To amend the Saint Elizabeths Hospital and District of Columbia Mental Health Services Act to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the Mayor of the District of Columbia with respect to the completion of repairs and renovations to the physical plant and facility support systems of Saint Elizabeths Hospital, and for other purposes.
District of Columbia Mental Health Program Assistance Act of 1990 - Amends the Saint Elizabeths Hospital and District of Columbia Mental Health Services Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funds to the Mayor of the District of Columbia for the completion of repairs and renovations to Saint Elizabeths Hospital and for other capital improvements necessary for the safe and cost effective delivery of mental health services. Limits the amount of such funds available for capital improvements to facilities not located at Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 to the District of Columbia Commission on Mental Health Services for carrying out mental health training programs at Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
Extends from October 1, 1991, to October 1, 1993, the deadline by which the District of Columbia must have in operation an integrated coordinated mental health system and complete repairs and renovations to Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
Requires the Congress to approve the Mayor's master plan for the use of that portion of Saint Elizabeths Hospital not yet transferred to the District of Columbia within two years, rather than one year, after the Mayor submits such plan to the Congress.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on District of Columbia.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fiscal Affairs and Health.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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