To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Introduced on May 20, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 20, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Norcross Joins Porter in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Mental Health Parity Compliance”
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Rep. Donald Norcross [D-NJ1]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 11, 2019
“Bipartisan Opioid Task Force Discusses Importance of Robust Access to Mental Health and Substance Misuse Treatment”
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Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH2]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 12, 2020
“Kuster, Norcross, Courtney Introduce Bill to Enforce Mental Health Parity, Hold Insurance Companies Accountable”
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Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH2]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 22, 2019
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H.R. 2848 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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