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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 27, 2001
Post Terrorism Mental Health Improvement Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include training and response plans for mental health needs arising out of a disaster within existing mental health services demonstration projects.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to public entities in areas directly affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to address long-term mental health needs. Permits grantees to enter into contracts with private, nonprofit entities and utilize existing providers. Requires such grants to support outreach and supplemental treatment activities.Permits the Secretary to waive otherwise applicable restrictions on supplemental funding for disaster-related scientific research projects.Extends through FY 2005 the program assisting local communities in assisting children to deal with violence.
People & committees
Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D–MA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13076-13077)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 236.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy. Without written report.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy. Without written report.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions ordered to be reported an original measure.
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