H.R. 2646 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
H.R. 2646 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 4, 2015, sponsored by Tim Murphy with 207 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 207
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 TITLE I--ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to rename the position of Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
Sponsor
Tim Murphy (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 147 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 4, 2015
- Passed the HouseJul 6, 2016
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 14, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 6, 2016 · Passed422–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016House · Jul 6, 2016
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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