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Most Republicans argue that the main issue causing mass shootings is not guns but mental illness. H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, is the main bill in this Congress tackling the issue of mental health. Although it was introduced by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA18) more than a year ago, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed it 53–0 on Wednesday with renewed urgency after Orlando. It seems very likely to pass the full House, with 197 cosponsors: 141 Republicans and 56 Democrats.
The bill’s main provisions include lessening restrictions on Medicaid reimbursements for psychiatric hospitals and mental health facilities by allowing Medicaid to pay for patients who stay at such facilities for up to 14 days, and authorizing new mental health grant programs including a …
Sponsor. Representative for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district. Republican.
Read Text »This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on July 6, 2016 but was never passed by the Senate. Provisions of this bill were incorporated into other bills.
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H.R. 34: 21st Century Cures Act Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 13, 2016. (compare text) Cosponsors207 Cosponsors (147 Republicans, 60 Democrats)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3717 (113th).
Jan 7, 2015 Related Bill — Passed House (Senate next)This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 34 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 2646 (114th).
Jun 4, 2015 IntroducedBills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber.
Jun 16, 2015 Considered by HealthA committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
Oct 6, 2015 Related Bill — Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 34 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 2646 (114th).
Nov 3, 2015 Considered by HealthA committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
Jun 14, 2016 Considered by House Committee on Energy and CommerceA committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
Jun 15, 2016 Ordered ReportedA committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee.
Jul 6, 2016 Passed House (Senate next)The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next.
Jul 6, 2016 Reported by House Committee on Energy and CommerceA committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions.
Dec 7, 2016 Related Bill — Senate Agreed to ChangesThis activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 34 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 2646 (114th).
Dec 13, 2016 Related Bill — Enacted — Signed by the PresidentThis activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 34 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 2646 (114th).
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