HR-2826 : Still Just a Bill

Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act

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 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-20CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-05-17IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-05-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Mental health
  • Minority health

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