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Introduced
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
In Committee
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To expand and improve access to trauma-informed mental health interventions for newly arriving immigrants at the border, to alleviate the stress of and provide education for border agents, and for other purposes. This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take steps to address mental health issues among immigrants and CBP agents and officers. It also restricts the sharing of mental health information for use in certain immigration proceedings. CBP shall develop training to enable its agents and officers to (1) identify mental health issues and risk factors in immigrants and refugees, (2) provide crisis intervention using a trauma-informed approach, and (3) better manage work-related stress and psychological pressures. CBP shall assign at least one qualified mental or behavioral health expert to each Border Patrol station, port of entry, checkpoint, forward operating base, secondary inspection area, and short-term custody facility. The Department of Health and Human Services may not provide to the Department of Homeland Security information about the mental health of an alien that was obtained by a mental health professional while the alien was in federal government custody if the information will be used for (1) an asylum determination, (2) an immigration hearing, or (3) a deportation hearing.
AI Summary
This bill, the Immigrants' Mental Health Act of 2020, aims to expand and improve access to trauma-informed mental health interventions for newly arriving immigrants at the border, as well as to alleviate the stress and provide education for border agents. It directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop training for its agents and officers to identify mental health issues and risk factors in immigrants and refugees, provide crisis intervention using a trauma-informed approach, and better manage work-related stress. The bill also requires CBP to assign at least one qualified mental or behavioral health expert to each of its facilities, including Border Patrol stations, ports of entry, and short-term custody facilities. Additionally, the bill restricts the sharing of mental health information obtained by mental health professionals while an alien was in federal government custody for use in asylum determinations, immigration hearings, or deportation proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Grace Napolitano (D)*,
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Filemón Vela (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. (on 06/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6075/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6075/BILLS-116hr6075ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6075/BILLS-116hr6075ih.pdf.pdf |
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