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Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3825| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2020
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)
Todd Young (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 This bill provides emergency funds for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to establish a network of entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during, or in connection with, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Eligible entities include tribes, qualified nonprofit organizations, and partnerships of two or more eligible entities. Grant funds may be used for initiating or expanding telehealth services, support groups, and other activities to provide individuals with counseling and other resources to assist in the management of mental health or substance use disorders.
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Timeline
May 21, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6999
Introduced in House
  • May 21, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6999
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6999: Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMental healthUnemploymentWorker safety and health

Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3825| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2020
Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 This bill provides emergency funds for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to establish a network of entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during, or in connection with, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Eligible entities include tribes, qualified nonprofit organizations, and partnerships of two or more eligible entities. Grant funds may be used for initiating or expanding telehealth services, support groups, and other activities to provide individuals with counseling and other resources to assist in the management of mental health or substance use disorders.
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Timeline
May 21, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6999
Introduced in House
  • May 21, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6999
    Introduced in House
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)
Todd Young (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6999: Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMental healthUnemploymentWorker safety and health