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Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

USA118th CongressS-1700| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2023
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act This bill sets out activities and modifies existing programs to address racial and ethnic mental health disparities. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must implement a strategy for promoting behavioral and mental health and reducing stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder among racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations on this strategy. Additionally, HHS must seek to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a study on research gaps related to mental health disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. Modifications to existing programs include (1) permitting HHS to prioritize health care facilities that serve a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups when awarding grants for integrating physical and behavioral health care, and (2) extending the authorization for the grants from FY2027 through FY2029. The bill also permits the use of funds available through the Minority Fellowship Program for developing best practices or core competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals. (This program supports the education and training of minority students who are studying for advanced degrees in a mental or behavioral health profession.)
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1795
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
May 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3548
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1795
    Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act


  • May 18, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 18, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3548
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3548: Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Congressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMedical educationMental healthMinority healthNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Racial and ethnic relations

Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

USA118th CongressS-1700| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2023
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act This bill sets out activities and modifies existing programs to address racial and ethnic mental health disparities. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must implement a strategy for promoting behavioral and mental health and reducing stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder among racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations on this strategy. Additionally, HHS must seek to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a study on research gaps related to mental health disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. Modifications to existing programs include (1) permitting HHS to prioritize health care facilities that serve a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups when awarding grants for integrating physical and behavioral health care, and (2) extending the authorization for the grants from FY2027 through FY2029. The bill also permits the use of funds available through the Minority Fellowship Program for developing best practices or core competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals. (This program supports the education and training of minority students who are studying for advanced degrees in a mental or behavioral health profession.)
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1795
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
May 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3548
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1795
    Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act


  • May 18, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 18, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • April 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3548
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3548: Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careMedical educationMental healthMinority healthNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Racial and ethnic relations