United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024
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Introduced on May 9, 2024 by John Karl Fetterman
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Legislation Details
- Establishes a United States Senate Commission on Mental Health to provide independent policy recommendations to improve mental health care access and affordability.
- Commission will review data, research, and policies related to mental health care services.
- Composed of 8 members: 6 Senate members (3 from the majority party, 3 from the minority party) and 2 mental health care experts.
- Members serve 2-year terms without compensation, but can receive travel expenses.
- Commission will meet at least every 90 days with stakeholders, including mental health care providers and advocacy groups.
- Responsible for studying issues related to mental health care services and delivering annual reports to Congress and relevant federal agencies.
- Initial focus areas include mental health care coverage, reimbursement rates, and workforce challenges in mental health care.
- Reports will analyze barriers to accessing mental health care and provide policy recommendations.
- Commission will terminate 10 years after enactment of the Act.
- Authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2034 to support the Commission’s activities.
Last updated 8/10/2024