House vote: H.R. 1667 // December 8, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Sponsor: Susan Wild (D-PA)
This bill establishes grants and requires other activities to improve mental and behavioral health among health care providers. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to hospitals, medical professional associations, and other health care entities for programs to promote mental health and resiliency among health care providers. In addition, HHS may award grants for relevant mental and behavioral health training for health care students, residents, or professionals.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 392 | 89.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 36 | 8.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.6% |