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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4649
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 22, 2021Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself and Ms. Schrier) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform
A BILL
To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of the Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support mental and behavioral health programs, and for other purposes.
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Use of Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support State-based mental and behavioral health programs
Section 602(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 802(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
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Additional allowed use
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a State, territory, or Indian Tribe may use the funds provided under this section or transferred pursuant to section 603(c)(4) to establish a trust fund to support mental and behavioral health programs at the State, territorial, or Tribal level.
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