OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Access to Mental Health Services Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8892.
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 2022-09-19.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- The government will launch an outreach campaign to inform citizens about mental health and substance use crisis services covered by their insurance.
- The campaign aims to reduce the stigma associated with using these services, promoting their benefits for well-being.
- A report will be submitted to Congress detailing covered services, providers, billing practices, and barriers to access, including unexpected bills.
- 20 million dollars have been allocated for these initiatives.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7].
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.
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.