SENATE 2476118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3525)
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 7/25/2023
Actions
- 2023-07-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3525)
- 2023-07-25Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-25 (00)
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023
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 be designed to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse among such populations.
Cosponsors (2)
- Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
Subjects
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Mental health
- Minority health
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