HR 1667 117th Congress

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 117-105.

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Sponsors

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]

D — PA

Summary

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. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals. Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to (1) encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns, and (2) disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers. HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers, removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and identifying strategies to promote resiliency. Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which relevant federal grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care providers.
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. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals. Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to (1) encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns, and (2) disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers. HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers, removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and identifying strategies to promote resiliency. Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which relevant federal grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care providers.
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. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals. Additionally, HHS must conduct a campaign to (1) encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns, and (2) disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and improve mental health and resiliency among health care providers. HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers, removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and identifying strategies to promote resiliency. Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which relevant federal grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care providers.
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health and prevent burnout among health care providers. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to train health care providers on suicide prevention, other behavioral health issues, and strategies to improve well-being; and establish or expand programs to promote mental and behavioral health among health care providers involved with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response efforts. HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on preventing burnout and improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers, removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and identifying strategies to promote resiliency. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must conduct a campaign to encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 36 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H7522-7523)

Actions

2022-03-18T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 117-105.

2022-03-18T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 117-105.

2022-03-18T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2022-03-18T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2022-03-11T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2022-03-11T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2022-02-18T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2022-02-17T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

2022-02-17T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

2022-02-17T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S800)

2022-02-17T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2021-12-09T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2021-12-08T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2021-12-08T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 36 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H7522-7523)

2021-12-08T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 36 (Roll no. 419).(text: CR H7522-7523)

2021-12-08T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7538-7539)

2021-12-08T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2021-12-08T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1667.

2021-12-08T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7522-7525)

2021-12-08T00:00:00

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2021-12-08T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.

2021-12-08T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-213.

2021-12-08T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-213.

2021-11-17T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2021-11-17T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2021-11-04T00:00:00

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

2021-11-04T00:00:00

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2021-03-09T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2021-03-08T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2021-03-08T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2021-03-08T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Health

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