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H.R. 8376: Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 14, 2024
  2. Passed House (not reached)
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Summary

Introduced in House, May 14, 2024

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to conduct outreach and studies relating to mental health in the Hispanic and Latino community. SAMHSA must develop and implement an education and outreach campaign to promote mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health within the Hispanic and Latino youth population. SAMHSA must also conduct studies on mental health among Hispanic and Latino youth and strategies for increasing the mental health professional workforce within the Hispanic and Latino community, and publish reports on the findings of the studies.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. May 14, 2024Introduced in the House by Yadira Caraveo.
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  1. May 17, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. May 14, 2024Introduced in House
  3. May 14, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.