United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4944 (117th)
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
Introduced
6 August 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Summary
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 This bill provides funding through FY2026 to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for grants to enhance access to and provider training in pediatric behavioral health care. Specifically, HRSA must award grants to pediatricians, children's hospitals, and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health integration and coordination within communities. Grant-funded activities may include hiring community navigators to assist families in accessing appropriate services, incorporating behavioral health services in pediatric practices, and delivering services via telehealth. In addition, HRSA must award grants to children's hospitals to expand training for providers in the pediatric behavioral health workforce.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 2021
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Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 2021
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 August 2021
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4944
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/4944