H.R. 6692 (112th): To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt the Substance Abuse ...

...and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) from sequestration.

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Dec 20, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 6692 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6692

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) from sequestration.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 20, 2012

Mr. CLARKE of Michigan (for himself, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. CLEAVER, and Ms. CLARKE of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget

A BILL

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exempt the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) from sequestration.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. EXEMPTION FROM SEQUESTRATION FOR SAMHSA.

    Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended by inserting ‘Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’ immediately after the item relating to ‘Soldiers and Airmen’s Home, payment of claims’.