Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
May 18, 2023
Step 2
Referred
May 19, 2023
E&C
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill sets out activities and modifies existing programs to address racial and ethnic mental health disparities. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must implement a strategy for promoting behavioral and mental health and reducing stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder among racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations on this strategy. Additionally, HHS must seek to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a study on research gaps related to mental health disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. M...
Timeline · 3 actions
May 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 18, 2023
Introduced in House
May 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.