S. 599 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
S. 599 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 26, 2015, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-97
What it does
Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to revise the length of the emergency psychiatric demonstration project under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act that is currently limited to three years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2015
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2015
- Passed the HouseNov 16, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 1, 2015
- Became lawDec 11, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-97. (Dec 11, 2015)
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