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US HR3573

US HR3573
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act


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Introduced
05/28/2021
In Committee
05/31/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategies to reduce stigma associated with mental health among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pa- cific Islander population.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategies to reduce stigma associated with mental health among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. The key provisions include developing a culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach and education strategy, increasing awareness of mental illness symptoms, providing information on evidence-based interventions and treatments, and engaging both consumers and community members in the development and implementation of materials. The bill authorizes $300,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry out these activities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/31/2021)

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