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Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Hispanic Community Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4543| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2019
Grace F. Napolitano

Grace F. Napolitano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (23)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act 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.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6637: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
  • S 116-4388: Mental Health Equity Act of 2020
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMinority health

Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Hispanic Community Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4543| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2019
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act 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.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Grace F. Napolitano

Grace F. Napolitano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (23)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6637: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
  • S 116-4388: Mental Health Equity Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMinority health