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Introduced
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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 edu- cation for border agents, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Immigrants' Mental Health Act of 2021, aims to expand and improve access to trauma-informed mental health interventions for newly arriving immigrants at the border. It requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop and implement training curricula for CBP agents and officers to help them identify mental health risk factors and warning signs in immigrants and refugees, as well as address the mental health and wellness of the CBP personnel themselves. The bill also requires the assignment of at least one qualified mental or behavioral health expert to each CBP detention facility to evaluate the mental health needs of immigrants, refugees, border patrol agents, and staff. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sharing an immigrant's mental health information with the Department of Homeland Security for immigration proceedings.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 04/13/2021)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1100/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1100/BILLS-117s1100is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1100/BILLS-117s1100is.pdf.pdf |
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