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H.R. 4543

Referred to Committee

Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Hispanic Community Act of 2019

Introduced 9/27/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

9/30/2019 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 9/27/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMinority health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (24)

Party Breakdown

24
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
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Sponsor

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Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]

Democrat • CA-32

Sponsored 9/27/2019

Cosponsors (23)

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Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

D-TX-20

Joined 9/27/2019

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Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]

D-AZ-3

Joined 9/27/2019

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Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

D-TX-29

Joined 9/27/2019

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Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

D-FL-9

Joined 9/27/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 27, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House9/27/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors23