US HB2826 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on May 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy regarding behavioral health issues among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. The strategy must be designed to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse among such populations.
Title
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-05-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2019-05-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Indian social and development programs
Mental health
Minority health
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Indian social and development programs
Mental health
Minority health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2826/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2826/BILLS-116hr2826ih.pdf |
