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Mental Health Support: New Programs and Funding for Citizens

This act aims to improve access to mental health care and suicide prevention. It increases funding for mental health and substance use programs and strengthens community crisis response systems. Citizens can expect better coordinated help and new treatment programs.
Key points
Increased funding for mental health and substance use treatment programs, meaning more available services.
Strengthening local crisis response systems, including better coordination of services and access to information on available facility beds.
New treatment programs for individuals with serious mental illness, aiming to reduce hospitalization, homelessness, and involvement with the justice system.
More training for emergency services personnel and other workers on responding to mental health crises.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7237
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Process start date: 2022-03-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REACHING Improved Mental Health Outcomes for Patients Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7237.

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 2022-03-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for mental health and substance use treatment programs, meaning more available services.
  • Strengthening local crisis response systems, including better coordination of services and access to information on available facility beds.
  • New treatment programs for individuals with serious mental illness, aiming to reduce hospitalization, homelessness, and involvement with the justice system.
  • More training for emergency services personnel and other workers on responding to mental health crises.
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. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9].

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 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health