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Support for Children's Hospitals in Mental Health Treatment

The act aims to improve access to psychiatric care for children and adolescents by providing financial support to children's hospitals. Hospitals can use the funds to expand departments, modernize digital infrastructure, and increase the number of beds for patients with mental health and substance use issues.
Key points
Children's hospitals will receive grants to develop pediatric mental health services.
Funds can be used for construction, modernization, expanding treatment capacity (including telemedicine), and increasing psychiatric beds.
The act allocates $2 billion annually from 2022 to 2026 for this purpose.
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Print number: 117_HR_4943
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-08-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Children’s Mental Health Infrastructure Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4943.

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 2021-08-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Children's hospitals will receive grants to develop pediatric mental health services.
  • Funds can be used for construction, modernization, expanding treatment capacity (including telemedicine), and increasing psychiatric beds.
  • The act allocates $2 billion annually from 2022 to 2026 for this purpose.
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. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

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 2025-12-28.

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