Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018

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Bill Number

HR 5594

Introduced

Apr 24, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Drug trafficking and controlled substances Health facilities and institutions Health technology, devices, supplies Licensing and registrations Mental health

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Summary

Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act of 2018

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Administration to register certain community mental health centers to administer controlled substances via telemedicine.

Actions

May 22, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 24, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 24, 2018

Introduced in House

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