Passage of the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act

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Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud the passage of the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act.

Millions of Americans live with a very serious mental health or substance abuse disorder. We must recognize their plight as part and parcel of providing overall health.

When we ignore the signs and symptoms of mental and substance abuse disorders, we are unable to attain the help that is available for millions, but help is available.

Now, thanks to this legislation, we will ensure more people have access to quality, affordable behavioral healthcare.

By increasing resources for proper diagnosis and recovery services, telehealth, mental health screenings, suicide prevention, we will improve lives and save lives all across our country.

Let us continue working to provide the care that is essential to daily life. Help is within reach. Let us make sure that those who need medical diagnoses on the behavioral front receive it. Finally. Finally.

As a member of the Mental Health Caucus and the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, I thank the Committee on Energy and Commerce for their steadfast work to assure wellness for millions of Americans.

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