Joe Pitts: “I would be remiss, though, if I didn't mention the need to fully implement mental health parity.”

The recent events in Orlando, Paris and San Bernardino remind us of the very real threat of mass casualty events.

Parity means that insurers need to treat copayments, treatment limits, prior authorization for mental health, substance use disorder the same way they treat for physical health care.

Medicaid already provides a critical safety net for providing care for some of our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

H.R. 1717, the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Reauthorization Act or the STOP Act, sponsored by Rep. Roybal-Allard (CA) provides for programs and activities to prevent underage drinking.