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Mental Health Support in Crises: New Strategy and Task Force

This act aims to improve the government's response to mental health and substance use crises during emergencies like pandemics. A special task force will be established to assess past actions and develop a national strategy to better protect citizens' mental health in the future. This means citizens can expect more coordinated and effective support during difficult times.
Key points
Establishment of a task force to assess and improve government actions regarding mental health and substance use during crises.
Development of a national strategy to prevent mental health and substance use crises during public health emergencies.
Increased coordination and effectiveness of mental health support programs at federal, state, and local levels.
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Print number: 117_S_708
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Mental Health and Substance Use Crises During Emergencies Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_708.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a task force to assess and improve government actions regarding mental health and substance use during crises.
  • Development of a national strategy to prevent mental health and substance use crises during public health emergencies.
  • Increased coordination and effectiveness of mental health support programs at federal, state, and local levels.
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 Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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