S2836-118

Introduced

To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth in, and formerly in, foster care, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Sep 19, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth in, and formerly in, foster care, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients. The main policy domain is Healthcare, Social Welfare, Finance.

Who Benefits and How

health care providers and patients may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, health care providers and patients may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023.
  • Section idFE3503DFC05B47A8BC6391A6A95208BB: 2. National navigation program to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth in, and formerly in, foster care Section 426 of the Social...
  • Section iddbf2548583ae4c09b2b2716083fa79ae: 3. Comprehensive mental health systems to support the mental health and well-being of foster care youth Section 422(b)(15) of the Social Security Act (42...
  • Section id80D0573A007F4540820121BDA6A71BE4: 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply to payments under subpart 1 of part B...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth in, and formerly in, foster care, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients.

Key Policy Areas

Healthcare, Social Welfare, Finance

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth in, and formerly in, foster care, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients.

Policy Domains

Healthcare Social Welfare Finance

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • health care providers and patients
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • health care providers and patients
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 19, 2023

Mr. Casey introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Healthcare Social Welfare Finance
Actor Mappings
"the_secretary"
→ The Secretary identified in the operative section

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