New outreach would help Hispanic and Latino communities address mental health stigma and substance abuse.
This bill would create a national plan to help Hispanic and Latino communities better understand and talk about mental health and substance abuse. It would set up a new outreach and education strategy designed to fit different cultures and languages. The goal is to reduce the shame often linked to these issues and improve overall well-being.
Today, there is no specific national strategy in place to address mental health stigma and awareness for Hispanic and Latino communities through the Public Health Service Act. If this bill becomes law, the Department of Health and Human Services would be required to create and carry out a national outreach and education plan tailored to these communities. The bill authorizes $1,000,000 to be appropriated for this effort in the government's budget year 2026. This plan would also require annual public reports on its effectiveness.
HR 4723 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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