Proposal:Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1385
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021

This bill establishes, within the Executive Office of the President, the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate federal programs and activities concerning mental health and substance use disorders.

Federal departments and agencies must notify the coordinator when developing or implementing policies related to behavioral health.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the coordinator on relevant programs and must study issues related to behavioral health services in school settings and in the juvenile justice system.

Bill Title

Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2021-02-25: Introduced in House
• 2021-02-25: Introduced in House
• 2021-02-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.