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Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2446| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (3)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a comprehensive behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy specifically for Hispanic and Latino populations . This initiative aims to significantly reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse, while also promoting overall behavioral health within these communities. The strategy will be designed to meet diverse cultural and language needs, increase awareness of common mental illness symptoms, and provide information on evidence-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate treatments. It emphasizes engaging both consumers and community members in its development and implementation, fostering a holistic public health approach that connects behavioral and physical well-being. Furthermore, the bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing the strategy's effectiveness in improving behavioral and mental health outcomes, with an authorization of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2476
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4723
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2476
    Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4723
    Introduced in House


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4723: Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025

Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2446| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a comprehensive behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy specifically for Hispanic and Latino populations . This initiative aims to significantly reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse, while also promoting overall behavioral health within these communities. The strategy will be designed to meet diverse cultural and language needs, increase awareness of common mental illness symptoms, and provide information on evidence-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate treatments. It emphasizes engaging both consumers and community members in its development and implementation, fostering a holistic public health approach that connects behavioral and physical well-being. Furthermore, the bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing the strategy's effectiveness in improving behavioral and mental health outcomes, with an authorization of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2476
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4723
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2476
    Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4723
    Introduced in House


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (3)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4723: Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted