Innovative Programs for Successful Living

Pending Mental Health Legislation

This is a list of pending national legislation that would have significant effects on mental health consumers. We also hope to provide a state-by-state listing as we further develop this site. We provide a brief description of each bill, along with our recommendations. You can click on the Bill Number or title for a link to the complete text of that bill.

We are fortunate enough to live in a democracy. Contact your elected officials and let them know how you feel! You can reach your

and and state your position. The folks in Washington take serious note of the Voice of Their Constituents. Reference the bill number in your message. They take you more seriously if you are one of "their flock", so include your snail-mail address. It shouldn't need to be said, but Be Polite and you'll get your point accross better. Here are some other tips on the etiquette of writing to governmental officials. If your elected official does not have email, call them, FAX them, or send them a snail-mail message stating your position. While you're at it, you might as well request, no, demand that they get email.

You can also send email to President Bush and Vice President Chaney. Again, reference the bill number and state your position.