House Bill 4543
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Hispanic Community Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4543
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
September 27, 2019
09/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/27/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:46 PM