CONGRESSMAN SMITH INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO BOLSTER 988 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE

Washington, Sept. 3 -- Representative Adam Smith issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced the 988 Crisis Response Act, bipartisan legislation to fund professional mobile crisis response teams (MCRTs) dispatched by 9-8-8 Lifeline operators and establish Medicaid reimbursement for crisis call centers and resources. Congressman Smith is joined in introducing this legislation by Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and David Valadao (CA-22) as part of the larger 988 Implementation Act. "When someone has a mental health crisis, they deserve timely, comprehensive treatment - not just a trip to an overcrowded emergency room," said Congressman Smith. "...