H.R. 1667 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
H.R. 1667 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 8, 2021, sponsored by Susan Wild with 166 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 166
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 117-105
What it does
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan Wild (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 136 Democrats, 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2021
- Passed the SenateFeb 17, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMar 11, 2022
- Became lawMar 18, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-105. (Mar 18, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 8, 2021 · Passed392–36
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection ActHouse · Dec 8, 2021
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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