Virtual Community Support Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-1544| House
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Tony Cárdenas
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants for community-based mental health services, substance-use disorder services, and peer support services. Eligible grantees include health departments, behavioral health programs, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education. SAMHSA must report on the grant program, including specifically with respect to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental health
Virtual Community Support Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-1544| House
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Virtual Community Support Act of 2021 This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants for community-based mental health services, substance-use disorder services, and peer support services. Eligible grantees include health departments, behavioral health programs, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education. SAMHSA must report on the grant program, including specifically with respect to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Tony Cárdenas
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (1)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental health