A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress.

Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

S.Con.Res.16 through Congress

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SenateMar 10, 1993IntroducedOfficial record

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Related House measure: H.Con.Res.52 Expressing the sense of Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 10, 1993

Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any legislation enacted to reform the health care system must: (1) ensure that every person has access to coverage for medically and psychologically necessary treatments for mental disorders that is equitable to the coverage provided for treatments of physical illnesses; and (2) meet specified requirements concerning coverage, consumer choice, financial protection, financing policies, and coordination across Federal, State, and local programs.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] · D–AL

Committees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Actions

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Mar 10, 1993
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Mar 10, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2679-2680)
Mar 10, 1993
Introduced in Senate

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HCONRES 52 · Expressing the sense of Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress.

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Analyze S.Con.Res.16 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.16, 103rd Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/16

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1993-03-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sconres16/BILLS-103sconres16is.htm

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Analyze S.Con.Res.16 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.16, 103rd Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/16

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1993-03-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sconres16/BILLS-103sconres16is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:26:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.16 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.16, 103rd Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/16

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1993-03-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sconres16/BILLS-103sconres16is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:26:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.16 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.16, 103rd Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/16

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1993-03-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sconres16/BILLS-103sconres16is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:26:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.16 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.