[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 22, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   PASSAGE OF THE RESTORING HOPE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACT

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  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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