H.R. 1368 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Mental Health Justice Act of 2021
H.R. 1368 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by Katie Porter with 138 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 138
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 This bill creates a grant program for states and local governments to train and dispatch mental health professionals to respond, instead of law enforcement officers, to emergencies that involve people with behavioral health needs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) must manage the program in consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Katie Porter (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 137 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Apr 28, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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