H.R. 4574 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014
H.R. 4574 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on May 6, 2014, sponsored by Ron Barber with 66 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 6, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 - Establishes the White House Office of Mental Health Policy to monitor federal mental health activities and develop a National Strategy for Mental Health, a comprehensive plan to provide services to individuals with mental illness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Barber (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 6, 2014
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Jul 21, 2014)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Armed Services Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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