SB2476: Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy to reduce stigma associated with mental health among the Hispanic and Latino population, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would amend federal health law to create an outreach and education program focused on reducing mental health stigma among Hispanic and Latino populations. The program would work to increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues within Latino communities. The bill is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review. Sponsors include Senators Alex Padilla, Robert Menendez, and Martin Heinrich. The bill affects Latino communities and federal health agencies responsible for public health outreach.
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SB2476: Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023