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HOUSE 1475117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

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5/13/2021

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  • 2021-05-13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2021-05-12Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240-2241)
  • 2021-05-12Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240-2241)
  • 2021-05-12Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1475 are considered vacated.
  • 2021-05-11At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2021-05-11DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1475.
  • 2021-05-11Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2161-2163; text: CR H2161-2162)
  • 2021-05-11Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2021-03-01Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-03-01Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-01Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-05-12 (53)

Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

This bill establishes and expands programs to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to establish interprofessional behavioral health care teams in areas with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups. In addition, HHS may award grants to incorporate best practices and competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals.

HHS must also promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder through outreach to racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations to develop a strategy for this outreach.

The bill also (1) reauthorizes the minority fellowship program to support the education of mental health professionals who provide services to racial and ethnic minorities, and (2) requires studies on mental health disparities and the effects of social media use on adolescents.

Cosponsors (20)

  • John Katko (R-NY)
  • Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
  • Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
  • BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
  • Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
  • Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
  • ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)
  • Alan Lowenthal (D-CA)
  • Gwen Moore (D-WI)
  • BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
  • Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
  • Robin Kelly (D-IL)
  • Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
  • Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
  • ADAM SMITH (D-WA)
  • Juan Vargas (D-CA)
  • David Trone (D-MD)

Subjects

  • Child care and development
  • Child health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disability and health-based discrimination
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Education programs funding
  • Family relationships
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health care quality
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Higher education
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Medical education
  • Medical research
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