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S. 2476

Referred to Committee

Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023

Introduced 7/25/2023•118th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3525)

7/25/2023 • Senate

Summary

Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023

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 Senate • 7/25/2023

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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 (3)

Party Breakdown

3
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Sponsor

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Democrat • CA

Sponsored 7/25/2023

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 7/25/2023

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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 9/5/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

July 25, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3525)

Committee Review

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate7/25/2023

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2