H.R. 1109 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019
H.R. 1109 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 8, 2019, sponsored by Grace F. Napolitano with 135 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 135
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020
Sponsor
Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 130 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2020)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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