H.R. 2529 · 117th Congress · House

Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Apr 14, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

2

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 15, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Apr 14, 2021

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