HR-1667 : Became Public Law

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health and prevent burnout among health care providers.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to

  • train health care providers on suicide prevention, other behavioral health issues, and strategies to improve well-being; and
  • establish or expand programs to promote mental and behavioral health among health care providers involved with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response efforts.

HHS must also study and develop policy recommendations on

  • preventing burnout and improving mental and behavioral health among health care providers,
  • removing barriers to accessing care and treatment, and
  • identifying strategies to promote resiliency.

Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must conduct a campaign to encourage health care providers to seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health concerns.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-03-18PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-105.Library of Congress
2022-03-18PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-03-11FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-02-18FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-02-17FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.Senate
2022-02-17DischargeSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S800)Senate
2021-12-09IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-12-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-12-08VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 36 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H7522-7523)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7538-7539)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1667.House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7522-7525)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-12-08CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154.House floor actions
2021-12-08CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-213.House floor actions
2021-11-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-11-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-11-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2021-11-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-03-09CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-03-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-03-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Education programs funding
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medical education
  • Mental health
  • Natural disasters
  • Nursing
  • Worker safety and health

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