NAMI works with policymakers to advance priority issues and ensure that the voice of people affected by mental illness is considered in policymaking. Read NAMI’s recent letters to federal leaders, submitted comments and testimony and other resources.
NAMI is committed to ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. If you would like to request an accessible version of any document on this page, please email us.
Filter By:
Letter to NAI Con Parity
11/03/2021
Letter to Senators Bennet and Cornyn, in response to request for input, urging the inclusion of incentives for adoption of behavioral health information technology in the forthcoming mental health package and supporting the investment in integrated care.
Regulatory Comments to Biden Administration on Health Coverage
10/18/2021
Regulatory comments to Secretaries Walsh, Becerra, and Yellen, and Director Ahuja, providing comments on the Requirements Related to Air Ambulance Services, Agent and Broker Disclosures, and Provider Enforcement as part of the No Surprises Act.
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Parity
10/15/2021
Letter to Senate Finance Committee Leadership in response to request for stakeholder input, urging the Committee to make parity part of core efforts to address the ongoing national mental health and addiction crisis.
Letter to Senate Leadership on Parity
10/08/2021
Letter to Senators Bennet and Cornyn, in response to request for input, urging that parity is at the core of efforts to address the ongoing national mental health and addiction crisis.
Letter to Senate Leadership on Research & Treatment Innovation
10/08/2021
Letter to Senators Bennet and Cornyn, in response to request for input, urging the inclusion of incentives for adoption of behavioral health information technology in the forthcoming mental health package and supporting the investment in integrated care.
Letter to Congressional Leadership on Mental Health Funding
09/29/2021
Letter to Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi, expressing support for provisions within the Build Back Better Reconciliation legislation that will improve access to behavioral health services and strengthen the nation's health care safety net.