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Introduced
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
In Committee
05/26/2017
05/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. The strategy must be designed to meet the diverse cultural and language needs of these populations, increase awareness of common mental illnesses, provide information on appropriate interventions and treatments, engage both consumers and community members, and take a comprehensive public health approach to promoting behavioral health. The bill authorizes $300,000 for fiscal year 2018 to carry out these activities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/26/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2677/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2677/BILLS-115hr2677ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2677/BILLS-115hr2677ih.pdf.pdf |
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