HR 2529 United States House · 117th Congress

Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2021

Committee Review

Floor Vote

President

Introduced Apr 14, 2021 Last action Apr 15, 2021

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Committee

Apr 15, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Apr 14, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

lower

Apr 14, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

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1 primary · 20 co-sponsors