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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4649IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 22, 2021Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself and Ms. Schrier) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo amend title VI of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of the Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support mental and behavioral health programs, and for other purposes.

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Use of Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support State-based mental and behavioral health programs

Section 602(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 802(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4)

Additional allowed use

Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a State, territory, or Indian Tribe may use the funds provided under this section or transferred pursuant to section 603(c)(4) to establish a trust fund to support mental and behavioral health programs at the State, territorial, or Tribal level..