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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 25, 2023
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy regarding behavioral health issues among the Hispanic and Latino 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.
People & committees
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · D–CA
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3525)
Introduced in Senate
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