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Increased Access to Mental Healthcare and Gun Violence Prevention.

This act aims to increase access to mental health treatment, which could help reduce gun-related suicides and violence. It authorizes $500 million for programs to improve access to care and encourage reporting of relevant mental health information to the background check system. Citizens may benefit from better mental health support, indirectly enhancing public safety.
Key points
Allocates $500 million to increase access to mental health treatment.
Supports reporting of mental health information to the background check system to prevent gun access by individuals with severe issues.
Aims to reduce gun-related suicides and protect victims of domestic abuse.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_46
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_46.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allocates $500 million to increase access to mental health treatment.
  • Supports reporting of mental health information to the background check system to prevent gun access by individuals with severe issues.
  • Aims to reduce gun-related suicides and protect victims of domestic abuse.
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. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

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 2025-12-25.

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