Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-2529| House
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Grace F. Napolitano
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (20)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021 This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy regarding behavioral health issues among the Hispanic and Latino populations. The strategy must promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The strategy must also address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and behavioral health of those populations.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMental healthMinority health
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-2529| House
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021 This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy regarding behavioral health issues among the Hispanic and Latino populations. The strategy must promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The strategy must also address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and behavioral health of those populations.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Grace F. Napolitano
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (20)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
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