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HR 1667 — Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 117-105.

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The amendment adds the title "Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act" and includes additional context referring to public law. The text concerning the dissemination of best practices for preventing suicide and improving mental health among health care professionals remains unchanged. The amendment emphasizes the importance of recognizing Dr. Lorna Breen's contributions, aligning the initiative with her legacy.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 105] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1117]] DR.
1667 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
LORNA BREEN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PROTECTION ACT [[Page 136 STAT.
R.
1118]] Public Law 117-105 117th Congress An Act To address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.
1667 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2021 Received;
<<NOTE:
read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.
Mar.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
18, 2022 - [H.R.
SHORT TITLE.
1667]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Dr.
Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.>> SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
42 USC 201 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES.
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Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall identify and disseminate evidence-based or evidence-informed best practices for preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among health care professionals, and for training health care professionals in appropriate strategies to promote their mental health.
42 USC 294s note.>> DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES.
Such best practices shall include recommendations related to preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among health care professionals.
<<NOTE:
Deadline.>> Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall identify and disseminate evidence-based or evidence-informed best practices for preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among health care professionals, and for training health care professionals in appropriate strategies to promote their mental health.
<<NOTE:
Recommenda- tions.>> Such best practices shall include recommendations related to preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among health care professionals.
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS INITIATIVE ENCOURAGING USE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES BY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
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(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including medical professional associations, shall establish a national evidence-based or evidence-informed education and awareness initiative-- (1) to encourage health care professionals to seek support and care for their mental health or substance use concerns, to help such professionals identify risk factors associated with suicide and mental health conditions, and to help such professionals learn how best to respond to such risks, with the goal of preventing suicide, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders;
42 USC 294s note.>> EDUCATION AND AWARENESS INITIATIVE ENCOURAGING USE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES BY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
(a) <<NOTE:
Consultation.>> In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including medical professional associations, shall establish a national evidence-based or evidence- informed education and awareness initiative-- (1) to encourage health care professionals to seek support and care for their mental health or substance use concerns, to help such professionals identify risk factors associated with suicide and mental health conditions, and to help such professionals learn how best to respond to such risks, with the goal of preventing suicide, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders;
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
[[Page 136 STAT.
1119]] (c) <<NOTE:
Time period.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
Subpart I of part E of title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C..
Subpart I of part E of title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AMONG THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE.
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``(a) Programs to Promote Mental Health Among Health Care Professionals.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants or contracts to health care entities, including entities that provide health care services, such as hospitals, community health centers, and rural health clinics, or to medical professional associations, to establish or enhance evidence- based or evidence-informed programs dedicated to improving mental health and resiliency for health care professionals.
42 USC 294s.>> PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AMONG THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE.
``(a) <<NOTE:
Grants.
Contracts.>> Programs to Promote Mental Health Among Health Care Professionals.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants or contracts to health care entities, including entities that provide health care services, such as hospitals, community health centers, and rural health clinics, or to medical professional associations, to establish or enhance evidence- based or evidence-informed programs dedicated to improving mental health and resiliency for health care professionals.
``(C) establishing new, or enhancing existing, peer-support programs among health care professionals;
``(C) establishing new, or enhancing existing, peer- support programs among health care professionals;
``(e) Reporting.--An entity awarded a grant or contract under subsection (a) or (b) shall periodically submit to the Secretary a report evaluating the activities supported by the grant or contract.
[[Page 136 STAT.
``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section and section 5 of the Dr.
1120]] ``(e) <<NOTE:
Evaluation.>> Reporting.--An entity awarded a grant or contract under subsection (a) or (b) shall periodically submit to the Secretary a report evaluating the activities supported by the grant or contract.
``(f) <<NOTE:
Time period.>> Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section and section 5 of the Dr.
(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall-- (1) conduct a review on improving health care professional mental health and the outcomes of programs authorized under this Act;
(a) <<NOTE:
and (2) submit a report to the Congress on the results of such review.
Deadline.
Consultation.>> In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall-- (1) <<NOTE:
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Review.>> conduct a review on improving health care professional mental health and the outcomes of programs authorized under this Act;
and (2) <<NOTE:
Reports.>> submit a report to the Congress on the results of such review.
Such report shall-- (1) include an analysis of available evidence and data related to such conditions and programs;
Such report shall-- (1) <<NOTE:
and (2) assess whether there are duplicative goals and objectives among such grant programs.
Analysis.>> include an analysis of available evidence and data related to such conditions and programs;
Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.
and [[Page 136 STAT.
Attest:
1121]] (2) <<NOTE:
CHERYL L.
Assessment.>> assess whether there are duplicative goals and objectives among such grant programs.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
Approved March 18, 2022.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
1667:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
No.
117-213 (Comm.
on Energy and Commerce).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
Vol.
167 (2021):
Dec.
8, considered and passed House.
Vol.
168 (2022):
Feb.
17, considered and passed Senate.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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

  7. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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

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

  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.

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

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

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

  15. 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.

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

  17. 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)

  18. 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)

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

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

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

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

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

  24. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  25. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  26. Presented to President.

  27. Presented to President.

  28. Signed by President.

  29. Signed by President.

  30. Became Public Law No: 117-105.

  31. Became Public Law No: 117-105.

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