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Introduced
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
10/19/2021
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. The key provisions include: (1) developing training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers to identify risk factors and warning signs of mental health issues related to trauma in immigrants and refugees, as well as to address the mental health and wellness of CBP personnel; (2) requiring the assignment of at least one qualified mental or behavioral health expert to each CBP facility; and (3) prohibiting the sharing of Department of Health and Human Services mental health information for asylum determinations, immigration hearings, or deportation proceedings. The bill also authorizes funding to support these initiatives.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Grace Napolitano (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Filemón Vela (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 10/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2480/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2480/BILLS-117hr2480ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2480/BILLS-117hr2480ih.pdf.pdf |
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