A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a special behavioral health program for Indians.
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
This bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service (IHS) to award grants to Indian health facilities for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The IHS must establish a technical assistance center for grantees.
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-359.
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