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Washington, DC – Ahead of an Energy & Commerce Committee mark-up on mental health reform, Congressman Joe Kennedy III released the following statement.
“Today our nation faces a mental health system plagued by seismic inadequacies. Lack of funding, access and awareness have devastated families in every corner of the country.
Washington, D.C. – As the House or Representatives considers comprehensive mental health reform this month, Congressman Joe Kennedy III today introduced the Fair Care for Kids Act, which would correct a conflict in current federal law to ensure children covered by Medicaid have access to both the mental and physical health care they need.
Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today released the following statement in response to Speaker Paul Ryan’s plan to address poverty.
Newton, MA – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today released the following statement applauding passage of H. 4343, An Act Relative to Transgender Anti-Discrimination, by the Massachusetts State House of Representatives.
Washington, D.C. – With millions of Americans struggling to access and afford basic mental health services, Congressman Joe Kennedy III introduced a bill to increase the federal Medicaid reimbursement rate for mental and behavioral health care services. Dubbed the “Medicaid Bump,” Kennedy’s bill would enhance the federal match for new, state-based mental health spending.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today released the following statement in response to continued efforts by House Republicans to attach anti-LGBT policies to the major appropriations and policy bills being considered in Congress this week.
WASHINGTON – Joined by leaders from the civil rights, social justice and faith communities, Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA-04) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, today introduced legislation to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
Washington, D.C. – In the wake of multiple seizures of Iranian weapons shipments by the United States and international community, Congressman Joe Kennedy III has introduced bipartisan legislation to help combat this illegal arms trafficking.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today released the following statement applauding passage of S. 735, An Act Relative to Transgender Anti-Discrimination, by the Massachusetts State Senate.
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Kennedy III today joined colleagues from communities hardest hit by the opioid epidemic in introducing legislation calling for more than $1 billion in funding to help families, local communities, treatment providers, law enforcement and the federal government respond.
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