S. 558 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007
S. 558 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 12, 2007, sponsored by Pete Domenici with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Public Health Service Act to require a group health plan that provides both medical and surgical benefits and mental health benefits to ensure that: (1) the financial requirements applicable to such mental health benefits are no more restrictive than those of substantially all medical and surgical benefits covered by…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Domenici (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2007
- Passed the SenateSep 18, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. (Oct 17, 2007)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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