Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) introduced the 988 Implementation Act with Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD). The transformative, comprehensive legislation will change our crisis response to mental health emergencies. The 988 Implementation Act will provide federal funding and guidance for states to implement their crisis response infrastructure ahead of the July launch of the new national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline, 988. Read more
Cárdenas Leads Introduction of Bipartisan 988 Implementation Act
