H.R. 8376 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act
H.R. 8376 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on May 14, 2024, sponsored by Yadira Caraveo with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 14, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Yadira Caraveo (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2024
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 17, 2024)
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