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Support for Mobile Crisis Teams in Mental Health

This act aims to encourage states to offer mobile crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Citizens can receive quick help outside of a hospital setting, which is intended to reduce emergency room visits and police involvement. States will receive increased financial support for these services, improving access to care.
Key points
Increased federal funding for states to provide mobile mental health and substance use crisis teams.
Services will be available 24/7, outside of hospitals, delivered by trained professionals.
The goal is to reduce police interventions, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations for crises.
Teams will coordinate assistance with other services, including medical transport and housing support.
States will be required to evaluate the impact of these services on citizens' lives and publish results.
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Print number: 117_HR_1914
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CAHOOTS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1914.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased federal funding for states to provide mobile mental health and substance use crisis teams.
  • Services will be available 24/7, outside of hospitals, delivered by trained professionals.
  • The goal is to reduce police interventions, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations for crises.
  • Teams will coordinate assistance with other services, including medical transport and housing support.
  • States will be required to evaluate the impact of these services on citizens' lives and publish results.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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