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| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=332 | Rep. Horn’s Children’s Mental Health Care Access Act Passes House in Bipartisan Vote | 2020-07-29 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Horn's Children's Mental Health Care Access Act Passes House in Bipartisan Vote Rep. Horn's bill was incorporated in the Child Care Is Essential Act Washington, July 29, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Children's Mental Health Care Access Act, legislationintroduced by Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5). The billprovidesmental health support for children through theChild Care and Development Block Grantprogram.A recent study shows thatmore than 16 percentofAmericanchildren experience mental healthchallengeslike depression or anxiety and around halfgowithout treatment.Congresswoman Horn's bill was incorporated in the Child Care Is Essential Act and passed as a component of the bill in a bipartisan vote. The pandemic has created an environment ofuncertaintyand stress for families, and children aren't immune to that, said Congresswoman Horn. Access to quality, affordable health care has to include protections for both the physical and mental wellbeing of our childrenand childcare providers.My bill ensures that childcare centers can provide mental health services using evidence-based and trauma-informed solutions.Whileyoung children often can'tverbalizemental health challenges, they need our support.I urge the Senate to take up this critical legislation. The Children's Mental Health Care Access Act authorizes states to useChild Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funds to support mental health services for staff and children due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Congresswoman Horn's bipartisan bill is co-sponsored by Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4). The bill was included in the Child Care is Essential Act, legislation which wouldprotect workers by requiringchildcareproviders continue to employ and pay their employees at pre-COVID-19 levels.This bill would also require allchildcareproviders receiving grant funds to provide families with relief from copayments and tuition, andwouldensurethatproviders meethealth and safety guidance from the CDC. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |