Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
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117TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
1st Session 117–213
DR. LORNA BREEN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
PROTECTION ACT
DECEMBER 8, 2021.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State
of the Union and ordered to be printed
Mr. PALLONE, from the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 1667]
The Committee on Energy and Commerce, to whom was referred
the bill (H.R. 1667) to address behavioral health and well-being
among health care professionals, having considered the same, re-
ports favorably thereon with an amendment and recommends that
the bill as amended do pass.
CONTENTS
Page
I. Purpose and Summary .................................................................................. 3
II. Background and Need for the Legislation ................................................... 4
III. Committee Hearings ...................................................................................... 5
IV. Committee Consideration .............................................................................. 5
V. Committee Votes ............................................................................................ 5
VI. Oversight Findings ........................................................................................ 6
VII. New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures 6
VIII. Federal Mandates Statement ....................................................................... 6
IX. Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives .......................... 6
X. Duplication of Federal Programs .................................................................. 6
XI. Committee Cost Estimate ............................................................................. 6
XII. Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff Benefits .................. 6
XIII. Advisory Committee Statement .................................................................... 7
XIV. Applicability to Legislative Branch .............................................................. 7
XV. Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation ............................................ 7
XVI. Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported ........................... 9
The amendment is as follows:
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection
Act’’.
29–006
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SEC. 2. DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES.
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall iden-
tify and disseminate evidence-based or evidence-informed best practices for pre-
venting suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among health care pro-
fessionals, and for training health care professionals in appropriate strategies to
promote their mental health. Such best practices shall include recommendations re-
lated to preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among
health care professionals.
SEC. 3. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS INITIATIVE ENCOURAGING USE OF MENTAL HEALTH
AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES BY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, in-
cluding medical professional associations, shall establish a national evidence-based
or evidence-informed education and awareness initiative—
(1) to encourage health care professionals to seek support and care for their
mental health or substance use concerns, to help such professionals identify risk
factors associated with suicide and mental health conditions, and to help such
professionals learn how best to respond to such risks, with the goal of pre-
venting suicide, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders; and
(2) to address stigma associated with seeking mental health and substance
use disorder services.
(b) REPORTING.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen-
sions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of
Representatives an update on the activities and outcomes of the initiative under
subsection (a), including a description of quantitative and qualitative metrics used
to evaluate such activities and outcomes.
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To carry out this section, there are au-
thorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
SEC. 4. PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AMONG THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
WORKFORCE.
Subpart I of part E of title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.. 294n
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘SEC. 764. PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AMONG THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
WORKFORCE.
‘‘(a) PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFES-
SIONALS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award grants or contracts to health
care entities, including entities that provide health care services, such as hos-
pitals, community health centers, and rural health clinics, or to medical profes-
sional associations, to establish or enhance evidence-based or evidence-informed
programs dedicated to improving mental health and resiliency for health care
professionals.
‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity receiving a grant or contract under
this subsection shall use funds received through the grant or contract to imple-
ment a new program or enhance an existing program to promote mental health
among health care professionals, which may include—
‘‘(A) improving awareness among health care professionals about risk fac-
tors for, and signs of, suicide and mental health or substance use disorders,
in accordance with evidence-based or evidence-informed practices;
‘‘(B) establishing new, or enhancing existing, evidence-based or evidence-
informed programs for preventing suicide and improving mental health and
resiliency among health care professionals;
‘‘(C) establishing new, or enhancing existing, peer-support programs
among health care professionals; or
‘‘(D) providing mental health care, follow-up services and care, or referral
for such services and care, as appropriate.
‘‘(3) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants and contracts under this subsection, the
Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities in health professional shortage
areas or rural areas.
‘‘(b) TRAINING GRANTS.—The Secretary may establish a program to award grants
to health professions schools, academic health centers, State or local governments,
Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, or other appropriate public or private non-
profit entities (or consortia of entities, including entities promoting multidisciplinary
approaches) to support the training of health care students, residents, or health care
professionals in evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies to address mental
and substance use disorders and improve mental health and resiliency among
health care professionals.
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‘‘(c) GRANT TERMS.—A grant or contract awarded under subsection (a) or (b) shall
be for a period of 3 years.
‘‘(d) APPLICATION SUBMISSION.—An entity seeking a grant or contract under sub-
section (a) or (b) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such
manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.
‘‘(e) REPORTING.—An entity awarded a grant or contract under subsection (a) or
(b) shall periodically submit to the Secretary a report evaluating the activities sup-
ported by the grant or contract.
‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To carry out this section and section 5
of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, there are authorized
to be appropriated $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.’’.
SEC. 5. REVIEW WITH RESPECT TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AND RE-
SILIENCY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall—
(1) conduct a review on improving health care professional mental health and
the outcomes of programs authorized under this Act; and
(2) submit a report to the Congress on the results of such review.
(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—The review under subsection (a) shall take into account—
(1) the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions among health pro-
fessionals, and factors that contribute to those mental health conditions;
(2) barriers to seeking and accessing mental health care for health care pro-
fessionals, which may include consideration of stigma and licensing concerns,
and actions taken by State licensing boards, schools for health professionals,
health care professional training associations, hospital associations, or other or-
ganizations, as appropriate, to address such barriers;
(3) the impact of the COVID–19 public health emergency on the mental
health of health care professionals and lessons learned for future public health
emergencies;
(4) factors that promote mental health and resiliency among health care pro-
fessionals, including programs or strategies to strengthen mental health and re-
siliency among health care professionals; and
(5) the efficacy of health professional training programs that promote resil-
iency and improve mental health.
(c) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The review under subsection (a), as appropriate, shall
identify best practices related to, and make recommendations to address—
(1) improving mental health and resiliency among health care professionals;
(2) removing barriers to mental health care for health care professionals; and
(3) strategies to promote resiliency among health care professionals in health
care settings.
SEC. 6. GAO REPORT.
Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller
General of the United States shall submit to the Congress a report on the extent
to which Federal substance use disorder and mental health grant programs address
the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders
among health professionals. Such report shall—
(1) include an analysis of available evidence and data related to such condi-
tions and programs; and
(2) assess whether there are duplicative goals and objectives among such
grant programs.
I. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
H.R. 1667, the ‘‘Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection
Act,’’ requires the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) to establish grant programs and conduct activities intended
to address the behavioral health and well-being among health care
professionals. Among other things, HHS would be required to
award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training
for health care students, residents, or professionals and to support
mental health and behavioral health needs among health care pro-
viders; conduct a campaign to encourage health care providers to
seek support and treatment for mental and behavioral health con-
cerns; and disseminate best practices to prevent suicide and im-
prove mental health and resiliency among health care providers.
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The legislation also requires HHS to study, develop, and submit
policy recommendations to Congress on policies to improve health
care professional mental health and prevent burnout. Finally, the
legislation requires a Government Accountability Office (GAO)
study on how federal substance use disorder (SUD) and mental
health grant programs address mental health conditions and SUDs
among health care professionals and identify any duplication of
work amongst agencies.
II. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic has com-
pounded the stress and burnout experienced by health care work-
ers working in an already emotionally demanding field.1 A recent
American Medical Association survey of over 20,000 medical profes-
sionals found that 38 percent of respondents were experiencing
anxiety and depression, and 49 percent had burnout.2 Another sur-
vey from the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Washington Post
found that a majority of frontline health care workers (62 percent)
say that worry or stress related to COVID–19 had a negative im-
pact on their mental health.3 The same survey found that only 13
percent of health care workers reported receiving mental health
services. An additional 18 percent surveyed said that although they
thought they needed them, they did not seek out these services, cit-
ing busy schedules, embarrassment or fear, professional repercus-
sions and financial concerns.4
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) which included funding for
grants to medical providers to promote mental health among their
health professional workforce as well as for an education and
awareness campaign encouraging healthy work conditions and
greater use of mental health and SUD services by health care pro-
viders.5 H.R. 1667 would authorize the funding provided in ARP in
order to provide sustained and predictable programming to support
the behavioral health and well-being among health care providers
through the establishment of programs that offer behavioral health
services for front-line health care workers, the authorization of
studies and recommendations about strategies to address provider
burnout and facilitate resiliency, and the creation of a public
awareness campaign encouraging health care workers to seek as-
sistance when needed. This legislation is named for Dr. Lorna M.
Breen, the medical director of the emergency department at New
York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, who died of suicide in April
2020.
1 Gemma Seda-Gombau et al., Impact of the COVID–19 Pandemic on Burnout in Primary Care
Physicians in Catalonia, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8431168/) (Sep. 2021).
2 American Medical Association, Half of health workers report burnout amid COVID–19
(www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/half-health-workers-report-burnout-
amid-covid-19) (July 20, 2021).
3 Kaiser Family Foundation, KFF/The Washington Post Frontline Health Care Workers Survey
(www.kff.org/report-section/kff-the-washington-post-frontline-health-care-workers-survey-toll-of-
the-pandemic/?utm_campaign=KFF–2021-polling-surveys&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=2&_
hsenc=p2ANqtz-_O1wzC3EysCZIKW0kCMDZpbV6oLd5xwx4CIkuyY3sw3HY_IWeElYAKCkK_
a7ODLB801Vx8g9u2oXcvko8YvTVJhgmDoQ&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email) (Apr. 6,
2021).
4 Id.
5 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No 117–2.
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III. COMMITTEE HEARINGS
For the purposes of section 3(c) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following hearing was used to de-
velop or consider H.R. 1667:
The Subcommittee on Health held a legislative hearing on Octo-
ber 26, 2021, entitled ‘‘Caring for America: Legislation to Support
Patients, Caregivers, and Providers.’’ The Subcommittee received
testimony from the following witnesses:
Corey Feist, Founder, Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation;
Lisa Macon Harrison, M.P.H., President, National Associa-
tion of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO);
Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D., President, Augusta University;
Alan Levine, Executive Chairman, President, and CEO, Bal-
lad Health;
Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., Board Member, Infectious Disease
Society of America (IDSA), Infectious Disease Division Chief,
University of Alabama at Birmingham;
Stephanie Monroe, J.D., Director, Equity and Access,
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Executive Director, AfricanAmericans
AgainstAlzheimer’s; and
Victoria Garcia Wilburn, D.H.Sc., O.T.R., F.A.O.T.A., Assist-
ant Professor, Occupational Therapy, IUPUI School of Health
& Human Sciences.
IV. COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
H.R. 1667, the ‘‘Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection
Act,’’ was introduced on March 8, 2021, by Representative Susan
Wild (D–PA) and 14 original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce. Subsequently, on March 9, 2021,
the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
On November 4, 2021, the Subcommittee on Health met in open
markup session, pursuant to notice, to consider H.R. 1667 and
eight other bills. During consideration of the bill, an amendment in
the nature of a substitute (AINS) offered by Representative Griffith
(R–VA) was agreed to by a voice vote. Upon conclusion of consider-
ation of the bill, the Subcommittee on Health agreed to report the
bill favorably to the full Committee, amended, by a voice vote.
On November 17, 2021, the full Committee met in open markup
session, pursuant to notice, to consider H.R. 1193 and 11 other
bills. No amendments were offered during consideration of the bill.
Upon conclusion of consideration of the bill, the full Committee
agreed to a motion on final passage offered by Representative Pal-
lone (D–NJ), Chairman of the Committee, to order H.R. 1193 re-
ported favorably to the House, as amended, by a voice vote.
V. COMMITTEE VOTES
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representa-
tives requires the Committee to list each record vote on the motion
to report legislation and amendments thereto. The Committee ad-
vises that there were no record votes taken on H.R. 1667, including
a motion by Mr. Pallone ordering H.R. 1667 favorably reported to
the House, as amended.
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VI. OVERSIGHT FINDINGS
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(1) of rule XIII and clause 2(b)(1) of rule
X of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the oversight find-
ings and recommendations of the Committee are reflected in the
descriptive portion of the report.
VII. NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY, ENTITLEMENT AUTHORITY, AND
TAX EXPENDITURES
Pursuant to 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Rep-
resentatives, the Committee adopts as its own the estimate of new
budget authority, entitlement authority, or tax expenditures or rev-
enues contained in the cost estimate prepared by the Director of
the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
The Committee has requested but not received from the Director
of the Congressional Budget Office a statement as to whether this
bill contains any new budget authority, spending authority, credit
authority, or an increase or decrease in revenues or tax expendi-
tures.
VIII. FEDERAL MANDATES STATEMENT
The Committee adopts as its own the estimate of Federal man-
dates prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office
pursuant to section 423 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
IX. STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII, the general performance
goal or objective of this legislation is to reduce and prevent suicide,
burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among
health care professionals and to provide resources to support health
care entities to offer assistance to address these needs.
X. DUPLICATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(5) of rule XIII, no provision of H.R. 1667
is known to be duplicative of another Federal program, including
any program that was included in a report to Congress pursuant
to section 21 of Public Law 111–139 or the most recent Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance.
XI. COMMITTEE COST ESTIMATE
Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII, the Committee adopts as
its own the cost estimate prepared by the Director of the Congres-
sional Budget Office pursuant to section 402 of the Congressional
Budget Act of 1974.
XII. EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, AND LIMITED
TARIFF BENEFITS
Pursuant to clause 9(e), 9(f), and 9(g) of rule XXI, the Committee
finds that H.R. 1667 contains no earmarks, limited tax benefits, or
limited tariff benefits.
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XIII. ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATEMENT
No advisory committee within the meaning of section 5(b) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act was created by this legislation.
XIV. APPLICABILITY TO LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to the
terms and conditions of employment or access to public services or
accommodations within the meaning of section 102(b)(3) of the Con-
gressional Accountability Act.
XV. SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF THE LEGISLATION
Section 1. Short title
Section 1 designates that the short title may be cited as the ‘‘Dr.
Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.’’
Sec. 2. Dissemination of best practices
Section 2 requires the Secretary of HHS, two years after enact-
ment of the legislation, to identify and disseminate evidence-based
or evidence-informed best practices and recommendations for pre-
venting suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among
health care professionals, and for training health care professionals
in appropriate strategies to promote their mental health.
Sec. 3. Education and awareness initiative encouraging use of men-
tal health and substance use disorder services by health care
professionals
Section 3 requires the Secretary of HHS, in consultation with rel-
evant stakeholders, to establish a national evidence-based or evi-
dence-informed awareness initiative. The initiative shall (1) encour-
age health care professionals to seek support and care for their
mental health or substance use concerns, to help such professionals
identify risk factors associated with suicide and mental health con-
ditions, and to help such professionals learn how best to respond
to such risks, with the goal of preventing suicide, mental health
conditions, and SUDs, and (2) to address stigma associated with
seeking mental health and SUD services. Section 3 also requires
the Secretary of HHS to provide an update on the activities and
outcomes of the initiative to the Senate Committee on Health, Edu-
cation, Labor, and Pensions and the House Committee on Energy
and Commerce no later than two years after enactment. Section 3
authorizes $10 million for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024
to carry out the activities outlined in this section.
Sec. 4. Programs to promote mental health among the heath profes-
sional workforce
Section 4 amends the Public Health Service Act to establish pro-
gramming to promote mental health among the health professional
workforce, by authorizing $35 million for each of fiscal years 2022
through 2024 for the Secretary of HHS to award grants or con-
tracts to health care entities such as hospitals, community health
centers, and rural health clinics, or to medical professional associa-
tions, to establish or enhance evidence-based or evidence-informed
programs dedicated to improving mental health and resiliency for
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health care professionals. Eligible entities receiving a grant or con-
tract shall use funds to implement a new program or enhance an
existing program to promote mental health among health care pro-
fessionals, which may include improving awareness among health
professionals about risk factors and signs of suicide and mental
health or SUD; establishing new or enhancing existing peer-sup-
port programs; and, providing mental health care, follow-up serv-
ices and care, or referrals for such services or care. The Secretary
of HHS must also prioritize eligible entities in areas with health
professional shortages or rural areas. The Secretary may also es-
tablish a program to award grants to health professions schools,
academic health centers, state or local governments, Indian Tribes
or tribal organizations or other appropriate public or private non-
profit entities to support training for health care students, resi-
dents, or health care professionals to address mental health and
SUD and improve mental health and resiliency among health care
professionals. Grants or contracts shall be for a period of three
years, and entities receiving grants or contracts shall submit a re-
port evaluating the activities supported by the grant or contract.
Sec. 5. Review with respect to health care professional mental health
and resiliency
Section 5 directs the Secretary of HHS, in consultation with
stakeholders, to conduct a review on improving health care profes-
sional mental health and the outcomes of programs authorized
under this legislation, and submit a report to Congress on the re-
sults of this review no later than three years after enactment. This
review should take into account (1) the prevalence and severity of
mental health conditions for health care professionals and factors
that contribute to those conditions, (2) barriers to seeking and ac-
cessing mental health care for health care professionals, which may
include consideration of stigma and licensing concerns, and actions
taken by State licensing boards, schools for health professionals,
health care professional training associations, hospital associations,
or other organizations, as appropriate, to address such barriers, (3)
the impact of the COVID–19 public health emergency on the men-
tal health of health care professionals and lessons learned for fu-
ture public health emergencies, (4) factors that promote mental
health resiliency among health care professionals, including pro-
grams or strategies to strengthen mental health and resiliency
among health care professionals and (5) the efficacy of health pro-
fessional training programs that promote resiliency and improve
mental health. This review, as appropriate, shall identify best prac-
tices and make recommendations to address (1) improving mental
health and resiliency among health care professionals, (2) removing
barriers to mental health care for health care professionals, and (3)
strategies to promote resiliency among health care professionals in
health care settings.
Sec 6. GAO report
Section 6 requires GAO, no later than four years after enact-
ment, to submit a report to Congress on the extent to which federal
SUD and mental health programs address the prevalence and se-
verity of mental health conditions and SUDs among health care
professionals. The report shall include an analysis of available evi-
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dence and data related to such conditions and programs and assess
whether there are duplicative goals and objective among such grant
programs.
XVI. CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by the bill,
as reported, are shown as follows (new matter is printed in italics
and existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in
roman):
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT
* * * * * * *
SEC. 764. PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AMONG THE
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE.
(a) PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AMONG HEALTH
CARE PROFESSIONALS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award grants or con-
tracts to health care entities, including entities that provide
health care services, such as hospitals, community health cen-
ters, and rural health clinics, or to medical professional asso-
ciations, to establish or enhance evidence-based or evidence-in-
formed programs dedicated to improving mental health and re-
siliency for health care professionals.
(2) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity receiving a grant or
contract under this subsection shall use funds received through
the grant or contract to implement a new program or enhance
an existing program to promote mental health among health
care professionals, which may include—
(A) improving awareness among health care professionals
about risk factors for, and signs of, suicide and mental
health or substance use disorders, in accordance with evi-
dence-based or evidence-informed practices;
(B) establishing new, or enhancing existing, evidence-
based or evidence-informed programs for preventing suicide
and improving mental health and resiliency among health
care professionals;
(C) establishing new, or enhancing existing, peer-support
programs among health care professionals; or
(D) providing mental health care, follow-up services and
care, or referral for such services and care, as appropriate.
(3) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants and contracts under this
subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities in
health professional shortage areas or rural areas.
(b) TRAINING GRANTS.—The Secretary may establish a program to
award grants to health professions schools, academic health centers,
State or local governments, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations,
or other appropriate public or private nonprofit entities (or consortia
of entities, including entities promoting multidisciplinary ap-
proaches) to support the training of health care students, residents,
or health care professionals in evidence-based or evidence-informed
strategies to address mental and substance use disorders and im-
prove mental health and resiliency among health care professionals.
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(c) GRANT TERMS.—A grant or contract awarded under subsection
(a) or (b) shall be for a period of 3 years.
(d) APPLICATION SUBMISSION.—An entity seeking a grant or con-
tract under subsection (a) or (b) shall submit an application to the
Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such
information as the Secretary may require.
(e) REPORTING.—An entity awarded a grant or contract under
subsection (a) or (b) shall periodically submit to the Secretary a re-
port evaluating the activities supported by the grant or contract.
(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To carry out this section
and section 5 of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protec-
tion Act, there are authorized to be appropriated $35,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
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