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Search Results: keywords:"mental health"

H. R. 1969 — To amend and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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March 10, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,068
The bill H.R. 1969 aims to amend and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program run by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It proposes changes such as adjusting grant amounts, altering preference criteria for grant distribution, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change and keep a program that helps stop veterans from feeling really sad and wanting to harm themselves. It’s like when you change the rules of a game to make sure everyone playing gets the help they need, and there’s still enough money to keep playing the game until 2028.
H. R. 6982 — To authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:579
H.R. 6982 aims to help states address gambling addiction by providing them with formula grants through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. The bill also allows the National Institute on Drug Abuse to fund research on gambling addiction. It calls for a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6982 is a plan to give money to states to help people who have problems with gambling; it also lets scientists study why people might get addicted to gambling.
H. R. 1448 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants for peer mental health first aid, and for other purposes.
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February 21, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:894
H. R. 1448 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants for peer mental health first aid. The grants will be used to train teachers, school personnel, students, and parents to recognize mental health...
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H. R. 1448 is a plan to help schools learn how to spot and help kids with mental health problems. It wants to use special money to teach teachers and parents, especially in the countryside, to give first aid for feelings, so kids can feel better and learn happily.
H. RES. 1225 — Expressing support for the designation of June, 9, 2024 in June as Veterans Get Outside Day.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:179
H. RES. 1225 proposes the designation of June 9, 2024, as "Veterans Get Outside Day" to encourage outdoor activities that support mental health among veterans. It highlights that a significant number of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress, depression, and other mental...
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H. RES. 1225 wants June 9, 2024, to be “Veterans Get Outside Day,” encouraging veterans to enjoy outdoor activities because being outside can make them feel happier and healthier. The idea is for different government leaders to work together to make this day special for veterans.
H. R. 8220 — To clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:247
H.R. 8220 aims to ensure that occupational therapy is covered under the Medicare program, particularly when it comes to treating substance use and mental health disorders. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide education and outreach to...
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H.R. 8220 wants to make sure that people who need help with their daily tasks because of mental health or substance problems can get this help paid for by Medicare, and it also wants to make sure everyone knows how this works.
S. RES. 698 — Expressing support for the designation of June 9, 2024, as Veterans Get Outside Day.
May 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:177
S. RES. 698 supports the creation of "Veterans Get Outside Day" on June 9, 2024. The resolution highlights the mental health challenges faced by veterans, such as traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress, and emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of nature. It calls...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 698 wants to make June 9, 2024, a special day for veterans to go outside and enjoy nature because it can help them feel better. The resolution also asks important people in charge of parks and veterans' programs to help promote this idea.
H. R. 7581 — An Act To require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,043
H. R. 7581 is aimed at improving the safety and wellness of law enforcement officers in the United States by requiring the Attorney General to create detailed reports on violent attacks against them. The Act mandates the collection and analysis of data related to these...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7581 is a bill that wants to keep police officers safe by asking the Attorney General to find out why they are attacked and what can be done to help them, including looking at their mental health.
S. 779 — To amend title XIX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for prevention and early intervention services under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program, and for other purposes.
February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:641
S. 779 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance mental health services by supporting prevention and early intervention initiatives. The bill allows states to use up to 5% of their allocated mental health block grant funds for these programs, focusing on reducing...
Simple Explanation
S. 779 is like a plan to help people, especially kids, feel better if they are sad or worried. It lets states use some money to catch and help more people early on, but it doesn't say exactly how to see if the help is working.
H. R. 1290 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs refers veterans experiencing mental health crises to approved non-Department mental health care providers, and for other purposes.
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February 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:637
H.R. 1290 aims to help veterans experiencing mental health crises by creating a three-year pilot program led by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This program will refer these veterans to non-Department mental health care providers that meet specific approval criteria. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1290 is a plan to help veterans when they feel very sad or upset by letting them see special doctors outside the usual places. It sets up a test program for three years to try this out in a few places and sees if it works well enough to keep doing in the future.
S. RES. 761 — Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2024, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.
July 10, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:410
The resolution, S. RES. 761, calls for the recognition of June 2024 as “National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month” and June 27, 2024, as “National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.” It supports efforts to educate military members, veterans, their families, and the general public about...
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In June 2024, people want to remind everyone about how important it is to understand and help those who feel stressed after scary events, like soldiers who come back from wars. They want to teach families, friends, and everyone else about it to make sure everyone knows it's okay to ask for help and there should be less stigma about it.
H. R. 7153 — To reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:595
H. R. 7153 aims to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which focuses on supporting the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals. The bill proposes extending existing mental health and substance use disorder education...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7153 is like a plan to help doctors and nurses feel better by teaching them about health and making their jobs easier. It wants to keep doing this until 2029 but needs clear ways to check if it's working well.
S. 4776 — An Act To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, and for other purposes.
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December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:19,595
The proposed S. 4776 amends the Older Americans Act of 1965. It reauthorizes funding for various programs that aim to support older adults in the United States from 2025 to 2029. The bill encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including enhancing health outcomes, nutrition...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to help older people with things like food, health, and jobs, but it doesn't clearly explain how all the money will be watched to make sure it's used the right way.
S. 3921 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for behavioral health services (including those related to mental health and substance use), and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:940
S. 3921, also known as the “Medicaid Bump Act,” proposes changes to the Social Security Act to offer increased federal funding for Medicaid when states spend more on behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use treatments. The bill requires states to...
Simple Explanation
S. 3921 wants to help states pay more for doctors and helpers who take care of people’s feelings and worries by giving them extra money if they spend more on these helpers. The states must use this extra money to make sure the doctors and helpers are better paid and happier in their work, helping them do a great job.
H. R. 10214 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,433
H.R. 10214, also known as the "Dads Matter Act of 2024," aims to increase public awareness of the important role fathers play in improving health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10214 wants to tell more people about how dads can help moms and babies stay healthy when a new baby is coming. It asks a big health boss in the government to make sure people know how important dads are during this special time.
H. R. 6928 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, to award grants to eligible crisis centers to provide follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services, and for other purposes.
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January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:717
H.R. 6928, known as the “CONNECT Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to better support individuals who have received suicide prevention and crisis intervention services. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help places that support people who feel really sad or in danger of hurting themselves. It plans to give them money so they can check up on these people to make sure they're okay after getting help.
S. RES. 107 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, as National Social and Emotional Learning Week to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:315
S. RES. 107 is a resolution expressing support for designating the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." This resolution recognizes the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in boosting academic performance,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a special week in March 2025 called "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." During this week, people will talk about how learning to understand and manage feelings can help kids do better in school and feel happier.
S. RES. 548 — Designating the week of February 5 through 9, 2024, as National School Counseling Week.
February 08, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:252
The resolution, S. RES. 548, declares the week of February 5 through 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week." It acknowledges the critical role school counselors play in supporting students' academic, social, and personal development, especially in light of mental...
Simple Explanation
National School Counseling Week is like a special party week from February 5 to 9, 2024, where people say thank you to school counselors who help kids with learning, feelings, and planning for the future. This resolution encourages everyone to join in and appreciate how these counselors make schools safer and kids ready for what's next!
S. 454 — To authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:593
S. 454 is a bill that aims to provide financial support to states to help address gambling addiction. It authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to states based on existing allocations for substance abuse prevention, with...
Simple Explanation
S. 454 is a plan to help states take care of people who have problems with gambling by giving them some money. This money comes from certain taxes, and each state has to ask for it to get help.
S. RES. 860 — Designating the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as Religious Education Week to celebrate religious education in the United States.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:360
The resolution, S. RES. 860, put forward in the Senate, aims to designate the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week" to honor religious education in the United States. It highlights the importance of religious education in shaping the intellectual,...
Simple Explanation
In October 2024, there's a special week called "Religious Education Week" to celebrate learning about different religions. This plan encourages schools to let kids go to religious classes during school time if they want to.
H. R. 7658 — To authorize safety and prevention training programs for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers, and for other purposes.
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March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:668
H.R. 7658, known as the "Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2024" or the "FISH Wellness Act," aims to enhance safety and health standards for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers. The bill seeks to amend section 4502 of title 46, United States Code, by...
Simple Explanation
The FISH Wellness Act is a new idea to help people who work on fishing boats stay safe and healthy by providing extra money for training. It focuses on teaching them about important things like feeling good in their minds, saying no to bad substances, and getting enough rest.
S. 3628 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve mobility crisis under the Medicare program.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:988
S. 3628 aims to amend the Social Security Act to address mobility crises under the Medicare program. The bill proposes introducing payments for mobile crisis response team services starting January 1, 2025, to assist individuals experiencing mental health or substance use...
Simple Explanation
S. 3628 is a bill that wants to help people who are having big, scary feelings or problems with things like sadness or being worried. It plans to pay special helpers to come and calm them down and find them more help if needed.
S. 404 — To direct the Surgeon General to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot program of awarding grants to enable certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
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February 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,237
S. 404 proposes that the Surgeon General conduct a nationwide study on the impact of mobile device usage in elementary and secondary schools, particularly focusing on areas like student learning, mental health, and classroom behavior. The bill also seeks to create a pilot...
Simple Explanation
S. 404 wants to see how using phones in schools affects kids and offers some schools money to try keeping phones away during class. It allows exceptions for health reasons and wants to see how this changes school life.
H. R. 1902 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes.
March 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,879
The HERO Act (H. R. 1902) aims to improve mental health support for public safety officers like firefighters, police, and emergency medical staff. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up a system that tracks suicides among these workers and develops...
Simple Explanation
The HERO Act is a plan to help police, firefighters, and medical workers feel better in their minds by checking on them regularly, giving them support groups, and teaching their doctors how to help them better. It wants to make sure they have tools to feel happier and healthier when they are feeling really stressed or sad.
S. 3525 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a peer-to-peer support line to provide emotional support, information, brief intervention, and mental health resources to youth who are experiencing stress or who are at risk of, or affected by, mental health disorders, and to establish a grant program for local educational agencies to employ school-based mental health coordinators.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,456
S. 3525, known as the “Supporting All Students Act,” aims to improve mental health support for young people. It requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to maintain a 24/7 youth peer-to-peer support line, part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to provide...
Simple Explanation
S. 3525 is a plan to help kids who feel sad or stressed by making a special phone line where they can talk to someone who understands and cares, and it also helps schools have more helpers to support kids' feelings.
S. 1062 — To authorize a pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm in partnership with State and local public health departments, to establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in hospital emergency departments, and for other purposes.
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March 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:2,179
S. 1062 aims to enhance the surveillance of self-harm behaviors by establishing a pilot program in cooperation with state and local public health departments. The bill proposes grants for these departments to gather and report data on self-harm and suicides in a more detailed...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help doctors and hospitals keep an eye on people who might hurt themselves and give them help faster, by sending money to hospitals and community groups to make these services better from 2026 to 2030.
H. R. 10419 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare demonstration program relating to crisis response services.
December 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,722
H.R. 10419, titled the "Crisis Care Access and Response Expansion for Behavioral Health Act of 2024," aims to set up a demonstration program to provide Medicare coverage for crisis response services. This program, managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, would involve designated...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10419 is a plan to help people who need quick mental health support by creating a special program to pay for these services with Medicare money. This program wants to make sure fewer people need to visit the emergency room and that more people can get help when they are struggling with mental health issues.
H. R. 9577 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to support models for providing stabilization services to individuals with serious thoughts of suicide, and for other purposes.
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September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:985
H.R. 9577, also known as the "Stabilization to Prevent Suicide Act" or the "STOP Suicide Act," proposes amending the Public Health Service Act to create a grant program aimed at supporting models that provide stabilization services to people with serious suicidal thoughts....
Simple Explanation
The STOP Suicide Act is a plan to give money to groups that help people who feel very sad and might hurt themselves. It wants to make sure these groups have the tools and support they need to help people feel better in a safe way.
H. R. 9815 — To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:533
H. R. 9815 aims to launch a pilot program led by the Attorney General, in partnership with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to improve the documentation of veterans incarcerated in state prisons and local jails. The program will provide grants and technical support to these...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help jails and prisons figure out which of their prisoners are veterans by giving them money and support to do a better job at keeping track. This way, veterans can get the special help and benefits they deserve.
H. R. 7858 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare incident to modifier for mental health services furnished through telehealth.
April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:351
H. R. 7858 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to improve telehealth services for mental health. It proposes the creation of a new billing code for telehealth services provided by assistants under the supervision of a healthcare professional, allowing these services to be...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7858 is a plan to make it easier to bill for online mental health help, where helpers can work under a doctor's guidance, and the way they bill their work will be set up by people in charge within two years.
H. RES. 1569 — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 11, 2024, as National School Psychology Week.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:204
H. RES. 1569 aims to support the idea of designating the week starting November 11, 2024, as "National School Psychology Week." This resolution recognizes the critical role that school psychologists play in helping students learn better, supporting their mental health, and...
Simple Explanation
Here's a simple way to understand H. RES. 1569: It's a plan to have a special week starting November 11, 2024, called "National School Psychology Week" where everyone can celebrate the important work that school psychologists do to help students feel happy and do well in school.
S. RES. 576 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 4 through March 8, 2024, as National Social and Emotional Learning Week to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:310
S. RES. 576 expresses support for designating March 4-8, 2024, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." This resolution acknowledges the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in promoting academic success, mental health, and future career achievements for students. It...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a special week where everyone talks about how feelings and getting along with others help kids do better in school and life. This bill wants March 4-8, 2024, to be a week to celebrate and focus on teaching kids about their emotions and relationships.
H. R. 7581 — To require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,091
H.R. 7581 aims to enhance the safety and wellness of law enforcement officers across the United States by requiring the Attorney General to create comprehensive reports about violent attacks against them. The bill mandates detailed data collection on assaults and ambushes,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7581 wants the government to make reports about bad things happening to police officers, like when they get hurt while working, and suggests ways to help keep them safe and happy.
H. R. 7153 — To reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:453
H.R. 7153 aims to continue the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which originally addressed mental health and substance use issues among health care workers. The bill proposes extending the time frame for educational initiatives and programs that encourage...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7153 is a plan to keep helping doctors and nurses feel better, by teaching them to ask for help and making their jobs easier, from 2025 to 2029. It also tries to make sure doctors don't have too much paperwork so they can focus more on helping people.
S. 4812 — To establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,410
S. 4812 aims to create a pilot program to support behavioral health needs for children, adolescents, and young adults. It proposes awarding grants to eligible entities like nonprofit organizations and educational agencies to develop best practices that help parents and...
Simple Explanation
S. 4812 is a plan to help kids and young adults with things that make them feel sad or worried by giving money to groups that teach families how to spot these feelings early. It also asks for a study to make sure the help these kids get from friends is good and useful.
S. 3679 — To reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:983
S. 3679 aims to reauthorize and update the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. This bill focuses on enhancing education and awareness for mental health and substance use disorder services among healthcare professionals. It proposes changes to existing...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to keep helping doctors and nurses feel better and stay healthy from 2025 to 2029 by teaching them about taking care of their mental health and avoiding bad habits, like substance misuse. It wants to make sure the rules are easy to follow and that everyone knows the best ways to help health workers feel good and do their jobs well.
H. R. 10487 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide temporary firearm storage to veterans who seek to store their firearms outside of their residence due to certain mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:537
H. R. 10487, titled the “Armory Project Expansion Act of 2024,” aims to create a pilot program run by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that offers temporary firearm storage for veterans dealing with depression linked to PTSD or who have suicidal thoughts. The program...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10487 is like a special plan to help veterans who might feel sad or worried by keeping their guns safe and away from home for a little while. This is to help make sure they stay safe and get better.
H. R. 1096 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require coverage of 3 primary care visits without cost sharing each year under the Medicare program.
February 06, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,052
H. R. 1096 proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare and Medicaid cover the first three primary care visits each year without requiring patients to share the cost. This change aims to improve access to outpatient services related to mental and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1096 is a plan to make sure older people on Medicare can see their doctor three times a year for free to help them stay healthy. It also wants to make it easier for people to get help with how they feel, but figuring out who pays for all of this might be tricky.
H. R. 7069 — To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to expand permissible uses of assistance to firefighters grant funds relating to behavioral and mental health, and for other purposes.
January 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. R. 7069 seeks to modify the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. The bill aims to broaden the allowed uses of grants provided to firefighters by including support for behavioral and mental health initiatives. Specifically, it adds funding for the development or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to allow firefighters to use some of their grant money to help them feel better and be mentally healthy, like having friends at work who they can talk to about their feelings.
H. R. 2630 — To amend the Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act to expand the areas of focus regarding childhood suicide, and for other purposes.
April 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:269
H. R. 2630 aims to amend the Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act to broaden the focus on childhood suicide prevention. The bill proposes additional research by the National Science Foundation on the impact of adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress during...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2630 is about learning more to help kids who feel very sad because of bad things that happened to them, so scientists can find better ways to stop them from feeling so sad. This bill wants to make sure everyone understands the same way what these sad things mean, so they can help kids better.
S. 1264 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities under the Medicare program.
April 02, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:3,083
S. 1264 proposes to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a demonstration program aimed at improving the treatment of individuals with both mental and physical health issues under the Medicare program. The program will encourage hospitals to develop...
Simple Explanation
S. 1264 is a plan to help doctors and hospitals work together better to take care of people who are sick in both their bodies and minds, especially in neighborhoods that need extra help. It's like a test run that will try new ideas for working together from 2025 to 2030 to make sure people get the care they need.
S. 793 — To amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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February 27, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:629
S. 793 aims to change and continue the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill proposes several modifications to the program, including increasing the maximum grant amount from $750,000 to $1,250,000...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give more money to help veterans who are feeling very sad or thinking about hurting themselves, by giving up to $1,250,000 in help instead of $750,000 and making sure this can continue until 2028.
S. 3546 — To require a study on the quality of care difference between mental health and addiction therapy care provided by health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs compared to non-Department providers, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:665
S. 3546, titled the “Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act,” directs a study to compare the quality of mental health and addiction therapy provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs with that from non-Department providers. Within 90 days of the...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to study how good the care of the Veterans' hospitals is compared to other hospitals for helping with mental health and addiction. They will ask smart people to research this, and then they'll tell everyone what they find out.
S. RES. 592 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2024.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:242
The S. RES. 592 resolution recognizes and supports the goals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, celebrated on March 19, 2024. It highlights the essential role of the approximately 700,000 social workers in the United States who contribute to the health and...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like a big friendly cheer for social workers, who help people feel better and solve problems. It says we should celebrate them in March and learn about all the good things they do for everyone.
H. R. 2591 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition, and for other purposes.
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April 02, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,152
H.R. 2591, titled the "Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations for aviation workers who disclose mental health conditions. The bill aims to encourage individuals in aviation to seek help and report their mental health...
Simple Explanation
The "Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025" is a plan to help pilots and aviation workers talk about their feelings and get help for their mental health without being scared, and it wants to hire more doctors to support them and let everyone know that it's okay to ask for help.
H. CON. RES. 132 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024, as National Caregiving Youth Week to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:324
H. CON. RES. 132 is a resolution expressing support for establishing a "National Caregiving Youth Week" from November 11 to November 17, 2024. The resolution acknowledges the role of children and adolescents under 18 who act as primary or secondary caregivers for their family...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a special week in November called "National Caregiving Youth Week" to say thank you to kids who help take care of their family members when they are sick and to help people understand what these kids do and need.
S. RES. 838 — Expressing support for the designation of November 17, 2024, as National Warrior Call Day and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.
September 23, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:447
The resolution S. RES. 838 supports designating November 17, 2024, as "National Warrior Call Day." It highlights the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans to support systems, particularly through peer-to-peer connections, to address issues like mental health and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make November 17, 2024, a special day called "National Warrior Call Day" to remind everyone to check in and talk to soldiers and veterans so they feel supported and less alone. It says talking to friends can help them feel better, but it doesn't tell exactly how people should do it.
S. 1361 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to give priority in the consideration of suicide prevention grants to entities located in States that have not received such a grant, and for other purposes.
April 09, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:348
S. 1361 aims to give priority to suicide prevention grants for veterans in states that have not yet received such grants. The bill amends the existing law to mandate that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs gives preference to entities in these states when awarding grants. This...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 1361 wants to make sure places where veterans live and haven't gotten help before get a chance to try programs that stop them from being very sad, by giving these places first pick when giving out help.
H. R. 9924 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish standard practices for a grant or pilot program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:685
H.R. 9924 is a proposed law aiming to establish standard practices for grant or pilot programs related to suicide prevention or mental health, managed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the Veterans Health Administration. The bill requires the creation of measurable...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9924 wants to help by making sure that when the Veterans Health group tries new ways to help veterans with their feelings, they have clear plans and share what happens, kind of like how teachers share report cards to show how kids are doing in school.
S. RES. 683 — Supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.
May 09, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:306
S. RES. 683 supports the creation of "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week" during the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024. The resolution acknowledges the efforts of more than one million specialized educational professionals, such as...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying "thank you" to the special helpers at schools, like nurses and counselors, by celebrating them for a week in April and May 2024. It wants people to know how important these helpers are for making sure kids are safe and happy at school.
S. RES. 896 — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 11, 2024, as National School Psychology Week.
November 19, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:211
S. RES. 896 is a resolution presented in the Senate expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 11, 2024, as "National School Psychology Week." The resolution highlights the important role school psychologists play in supporting the mental health...
Simple Explanation
In November 2024, there will be a special week called "National School Psychology Week" to celebrate the people who help students feel better and do well in school. This is a reminder to everyone about how important these helpers are in making schools a good place to learn and grow.
H. R. 9687 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,017
H.R. 9687, known as the "Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations to support individuals in aviation who disclose mental health diagnoses. It aims to encourage these professionals to seek help and report mental health...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9687 is a plan to help people who work with airplanes feel okay about telling others if they have a mental health problem. It also talks about spending money to teach airplane doctors about mental health and make sure everyone feels safe and supported.
S. 3761 — To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to reauthorize the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and establish a national agricultural crisis hotline, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,509
S. 3761, named the "National Agricultural Crisis Hotline Act of 2024," seeks to amend previous legislation to support mental health in agricultural communities. The bill reauthorizes the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and establishes a national agricultural crisis...
Simple Explanation
S. 3761 wants to help farmers and their families by creating a special phone line they can call anytime for mental health support. It also plans to spend money to make sure this phone line works well and that people know about it.
H. R. 6748 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peer support services under the Medicare program.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:950
H.R. 6748, known as the “Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2023” or the “PEERS Act of 2023,” proposes changes to the Social Security Act to offer Medicare coverage for peer support services starting January 1, 2025. These services would...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6748 is a plan to help people using Medicare by allowing them to get support from friends who have been through similar tough times with mental health or addiction, starting in 2025. These helpers, who know what it's like, will work in special health places to cheer people on in their journey to feeling better.
H. RES. 1217 — Supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:403
H. RES. 1217 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that supports designating May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day." The resolution acknowledges the importance of mental health to the well-being of families and...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1217 is a plan to make May 10, 2024, a special day for thinking about and talking about mental health for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander people, helping them feel happy and healthy, and encouraging everyone to learn more about their cultures.
H. R. 9525 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,744
H. R. 9525, known as the "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act" or "SAVES Act," is a proposed law that requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to set up a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations. These organizations will provide service dogs to veterans who are eligible due...
Simple Explanation
The "SAVES Act" wants to help veterans by giving money to groups that train service dogs to help these veterans, especially if they have trouble moving or feel sad or scared. It plans to spend $10 million each year for five years so these veterans can get their helpful dogs for free.
H. RES. 1206 — Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:453
H. RES. 1206 supports the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" to emphasize the importance of mental health and remove the stigma associated with mental illness. The resolution highlights a rise in mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and...
Simple Explanation
In May 2024, Congress wants everyone to know that taking care of our feelings and thoughts is important, just like taking care of our bodies. They want to help more people talk about mental health and get the help they need without feeling embarrassed.
H. RES. 1251 — Honoring Rosalynn Smith Carter’s legacy in mental health advocacy.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:224
H. RES. 1251 is a resolution recognizing and honoring the legacy of Rosalynn Smith Carter for her impactful advocacy in mental health. The resolution recounts her lifelong dedication to raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health and substance use disorders. It acknowledges her...
Simple Explanation
Rosalynn Smith Carter worked hard to help people talk about mental health without feeling bad about it, and this resolution says "thank you" for her efforts and reminds people to keep being kind and helpful to those with mental health challenges.
H. R. 8575 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of institution for mental diseases under the Medicaid program to exclude from such definition institutions having 36 beds or less if such institutions meet certain standards.
May 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:467
H.R. 8575, known as the "Michelle Alyssa Go Act," seeks to change the Medicaid definition of an "institution for mental diseases." The bill proposes that institutions with 36 beds or fewer should not be considered institutions for mental diseases if they comply with specific...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the rules about how some small places that help people with mental health problems are classified so they can get special support if they have 36 beds or less and follow certain helpful rules.
S. 3579 — To authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:588
S. 3579 aims to tackle gambling addiction by authorizing the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to give formula grants to states. The grants will be allocated in a manner similar to existing substance abuse block grants. Additionally, the National...
Simple Explanation
S. 3579 is like giving money to help states fight gambling problems, just like they already do for drug problems. It also supports learning more about why people get addicted to gambling, with a check-in after a few years to see how it’s working.
H. R. 7489 — To increase the recruitment and retention of school-based mental health services providers by low-income local educational agencies.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,629
H.R. 7489, titled the "Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act," is designed to help low-income local educational agencies hire and retain more school-based mental health services providers such as school counselors, psychologists, and social workers. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7489 wants to help schools in low-income areas by giving them money to hire people like school counselors and psychologists, and even help pay off some of those workers' student loans, so more kids can get support when they need it.
S. RES. 681 — Supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:310
S. RES. 681 proposes designating May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day." The resolution highlights the diverse contributions of the AANHPI community and addresses the serious issue of low mental health...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 681 wants to make May 10, 2024, a special day to remember the mental health needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander people, asking everyone to learn more and help improve mental health support for them.
H. RES. 1200 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.
May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:171
H. RES. 1200 is a resolution expressing support for designating the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week." Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder often caused by long-term use of medications for mental health...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1200 wants to make a special week in May 2024 to help people learn about Tardive Dyskinesia, a health problem that makes it hard to control some movements. This resolution encourages everyone to know more about it and how to help people who have it.
H. R. 8376 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national awareness and outreach campaign to improve mental health among the Hispanic and Latino youth population.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,670
H.R. 8376 is a bill that aims to improve mental health among Hispanic and Latino youth in the United States by amending the Public Health Service Act. The bill proposes a national awareness and outreach campaign to reduce stigma and increase understanding of mental health...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8376 is a plan to help Hispanic and Latino kids feel better and healthier by telling everyone about mental health problems and getting more people to help them. It also wants to study why they might feel this way and get more helpers who understand how they feel.
H. R. 1305 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a working group to formulate recommendations for standardizing the measurements of loneliness and isolation, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:980
H.R. 1305 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a Working Group on Unifying Loneliness Research. This group will develop recommendations for standardizing how loneliness and isolation are measured in the United States. The goal is to improve research...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special team to help everyone agree on how to measure feelings of being lonely or alone, so they can understand these feelings better and help people.
S. 3498 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peer support services under the Medicare program.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:911
S. 3498 aims to amend the Social Security Act to include coverage for peer support services under the Medicare program. This bill defines peer support services as a range of support designed to help individuals with mental or substance use disorders recover and integrate into...
Simple Explanation
S. 3498 is a plan to help people with mental health or addiction problems by letting them talk to someone who has had similar experiences and can support them. Starting in 2025, Medicare will help pay for these new friends, called "peer support specialists," so they can help others feel better and be part of the community.
S. RES. 883 — Recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on its 120th anniversary.
September 25, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:267
The resolution recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on its 120th anniversary for its significant role in mentoring young people across the country. It highlights the organization's founding in 1904 and its current operations in over 5,000 communities, emphasizing its belief in the...
Simple Explanation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is being recognized for helping kids for 120 years by matching them with mentors who care about them, and the Senate says, "Yay, keep up the good work!"
S. 4331 — To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance that provide coverage for mental health services and substance use disorder services provide such services without the imposition of cost-sharing from the diagnosis of pregnancy through the 1-year period following such pregnancy, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,220
S. 4331 proposes changes to several existing laws to ensure that group health plans and health insurance providers cover mental health and substance use disorder services without any cost-sharing expenses for individuals from the time a pregnancy is diagnosed until one year...
Simple Explanation
S. 4331 wants to make sure that people who are having a baby can get help for mental health and substance use without worrying about extra costs from the time they know they are pregnant until one year after the baby is born. This means insurance would cover these services fully during that time.
H. RES. 298 — Expressing support for the designation of April 7, 2025, as World Health Day and recognizing the importance of prioritizing public health nationally and globally.
April 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:241
H. RES. 298 is a resolution in the House of Representatives supporting the designation of April 7, 2025, as "World Health Day." The resolution highlights the importance of prioritizing public health both nationally and globally, particularly emphasizing maternal and newborn...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 298 is a special plan that says April 7, 2025, should be called "World Health Day" to remind everyone to take good care of people's health, especially mothers, babies, and those who might not get the help they need. It also talks about why it's important for different helpers to work together so everyone can have good doctors and health care.
H. R. 2623 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as innovative therapies centers of excellence, and for other purposes.
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April 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,455
H.R. 2623, known as the “Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025,” aims to enhance the healthcare services for veterans by establishing innovative treatment centers within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2623 wants to help veterans by setting up special centers that use new treatments like certain medicines to make them feel better. It suggests spending $30 million every year so these centers can do really good work, but there's a worry that not all centers will get enough money to help the veterans as best as they can.
H. RES. 1189 — Supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:320
H. RES. 1189 is a resolution that supports the designation of a week, from April 29 to May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week." It recognizes the vital role of more than a million specialized instructional support personnel,...
Simple Explanation
There's a special week planned from April 29 to May 3, 2024, to say thank you to school helpers like counselors, social workers, and psychologists who make sure students feel safe, happy, and ready to learn at school. This resolution is like a big thank-you card from the people who make rules for the country, telling everyone how important these helpers are for making schools friendly places.
H. R. 9427 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide grants to outpatient mental health facilities for the provision of culturally competent, evidence-based mental health care for veterans, and for other purposes.
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August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,346
H. R. 9427 aims to launch a three-year pilot program led by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, offering grants to outpatient mental health facilities that provide culturally competent and evidence-based care to veterans. Eligible non-profit organizations, which must have been...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help veterans feel better by giving money to places that help with feelings, like special doctor offices, making sure they understand different cultures and use good methods. This will happen for three years with $20 million each year to make sure these places have enough money to help veterans, especially in places where it's needed the most.
S. 3393 — To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes.
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February 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:35,633
The bill S. 3393 aims to reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. It introduces various provisions to tackle substance use disorders, mental health issues, and community recovery efforts across the U.S. The bill addresses prevention, treatment, and recovery...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 3393 is about making sure there is more help and money to tackle problems related to drug use, mental health, and helping communities in tough times. It wants to make sure emergency workers get better training and increase payments for special programs, but some worry that too much money is being spent without clear plans.
H. RES. 1432 — Expressing support for the designation of September 10, 2024, as National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day to educate about the growing firearm suicide crisis in the United States and promote the importance of storing firearms safely and securely as an essential component of suicide prevention.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:560
H. RES. 1432 expresses support for establishing September 10, 2024, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day." The resolution highlights the growing crisis of firearm-related suicides in the United States and emphasizes the importance of safely storing firearms as a critical measure for...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1432 wants to make September 10, 2024, a special day to remind everyone about keeping guns safely locked away to help stop people from hurting themselves. It asks doctors and nurses to talk with people about how to keep guns safe at home.
S. RES. 757 — Designating the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.
July 09, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:175
S. RES. 757 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to designate the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week." Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a disorder that causes involuntary and repetitive movements, often as a side effect of certain...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate decided to call the week of May 5-11, 2024, "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" to help people learn about a condition that makes parts of the body move on their own because of some medicines. This is to make sure people know to ask doctors for help if they see these movements.
H. R. 10448 — To combat loneliness and increase social connection, and for other purposes.
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December 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:7,685
H. R. 10448, titled the “Combating Loneliness Act”, aims to address loneliness and social isolation in the United States through various community and public health initiatives. It proposes creating programs and grants for building social infrastructure, enhancing social...
Simple Explanation
The Combating Loneliness Act is like a plan to help people feel less lonely by making fun places and programs where they can make friends, like parks and community centers, while also helping schools and health workers support people's feelings. It's like setting up more play dates and making sure everyone has a buddy!
H. R. 2741 — To address the behavioral health workforce shortages through support for peer support specialists, and for other purposes.
April 08, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,452
H.R. 2741, known as the "Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery Support Act" or the "PEER Support Act," aims to address the shortage of behavioral health workers by supporting peer support specialists. The bill defines peer support specialists and requires their inclusion in the Standard...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2741 is a plan to help people who support others with mental health challenges by making it official that their job exists and needs training and rules. It also looks into making sure people with good hearts can still do this job even if they made mistakes in their lives before.
S. 1139 — To amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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March 26, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,426
The Helping Optimize Prevention and Engagement for Heroes Act of 2025 aims to improve the suicide prevention services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. This bill increases the maximum...
Simple Explanation
The Helping Optimize Prevention and Engagement for Heroes Act of 2025 is about giving more money to help prevent suicides among veterans. It wants to offer bigger rewards for groups doing a good job and make sure everyone is working together to help veterans stay safe and healthy.
H. R. 10374 — To require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a consistent set of policy guidelines for Federal research agencies to address mental health and mentoring of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,941
H.R. 10374, titled the “Mental health Enhancement, Navigation, and Treatment for Our Researchers Act of 2024” or the “MENTOR Act of 2024,” requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to create guidelines for federal research agencies to support the mental health and mentorship of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people studying to be researchers have good mentors and feel healthy and happy. It asks for rules to help schools and places that fund research to support these students better.
H. R. 8458 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral services.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,082
H.R. 8458 aims to make it easier for people in rural and underserved areas to access psychological and behavioral health services by expanding incentive programs for clinical psychologists. It proposes to cut down on unnecessary supervision and approval processes for these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8458 wants to make it easier for people in smaller towns to get help from psychologists by letting them work more freely and giving them extra money for doing so, starting in 2025. But it also has to be careful with the money spent and make sure that everyone understands the rules the same way.
H. R. 8993 — To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot program of awarding grants to enable certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
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July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,189
H.R. 8993, also known as the Focus on Learning Act, seeks to have the Secretary of Education study how mobile devices affect students in elementary and secondary schools. The bill also proposes a pilot program to award grants to certain schools to create environments...
Simple Explanation
The Focus on Learning Act is all about checking how using phones and tablets in schools affects kids' learning and feelings. It also wants to test out locking these devices away during school to see if it helps kids focus better, but some special uses, like translation or health needs, are allowed.
H. R. 8680 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers.
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June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,862
H.R. 8680, known as the “Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act,” aims to support the training of community mental wellness workers by authorizing grants from the Secretary of Health and Human Services. These grants will help fund programs that train workers to screen...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8680 is a plan to give money to programs that teach people how to help others with mental health and substance problems, especially in poor and needy areas. It sets aside some money to help these programs do a good job and make sure they are fair and safe for everyone.
H. R. 2590 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities under the Medicare program.
April 02, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:3,131
H. R. 2590, known as the "Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025," aims to create a program under the Medicare system to help hospitals collaborate in treating people with both mental and physical health issues. This program encourages hospitals to come up with and share...
Simple Explanation
Medicare wants to try a new plan to help doctors and hospitals work together better to take care of people who have both mental and physical health problems, so they can stay healthier and maybe save money too. They'll share good ideas and work with local helpers, especially to help people who really need it, from 2025 to 2030.
H. R. 8633 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:907
H. R. 8633, known as the "Stop Copay Overpay Act," proposes changes to limit the copayments for outpatient mental and behavioral health visits under the TRICARE program. The bill aims to ensure that the copayments for these services do not exceed those for primary care...
Simple Explanation
The Stop Copay Overpay Act wants to make doctor visits for mental health cost the same as regular check-ups for people using a special health program called TRICARE. It also wants to stop these costs from going up too much for a year so the government can see how it affects everyone.
H. R. 7808 — To amend title XIX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for prevention and early intervention services under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:628
The EARLY Minds Act (H. R. 7808) aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to support prevention and early intervention services for mental health under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program. It allows states to use up to 5% of their allocated funds...
Simple Explanation
The EARLY Minds Act wants to help kids and teens feel happier by giving money to people who create smart plans to stop them from worrying too much or feeling sad. States can use some of this money, but they have to show how it's helping and tell the grown-ups in charge every two years.
H. R. 8444 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish grant programs to promote mental health in schools, and for other purposes.
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May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,717
H.R. 8444 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by creating grant programs to support mental health in schools. It involves two main programs: the School Mental Health Awareness Grant Program, designed to educate students and reduce stigma around mental health, and the Mental Health...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help kids feel better about mental health by giving money to schools to teach students and help them think about jobs in mental health. It gives lots of money every year to make sure kids everywhere can learn and feel safe talking about mental health.

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