H.R. 8376 · 118th Congress · House

Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
May 14, 24
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to conduct outreach and studies relating to mental health in the Hispanic and Latino community. SAMHSA must develop and implement an education and outreach campaign to promote mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health within the Hispanic and Latino youth population. SAMHSA must also conduct studies on mental health among Hispanic and Latino youth and strategies for increasing the mental health professional workforce within the Hispanic and Latino community, and publish reports on the findings of the studies. 

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 17, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. MAY 14, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 14, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 14, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: May 17, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: May 14, 2024

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