What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 3206.
Study on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Access for Farmers and Ranchers.
This bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Comptroller General on the barriers farmers, ranchers, and their families face in accessing mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. The goal is to identify financial, geographic, and cultural challenges to inform future federal strategies. While not immediately implementing new programs, this study is crucial for developing effective solutions to improve the well-being of agricultural communities.
Key points
Mandates a study within two years on the accessibility of mental health care and substance use disorder treatment for agricultural communities.
Examination of barriers including financial constraints, geographic distance, and lack of culturally competent providers.
Identification of best practices and successful local programs to be replicated federally, including expanding telehealth services in rural areas.
Status:
Expired
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