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Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2021

This act aims to enhance mental health support for newly arriving immigrants at the border and provide psychological assistance for border agents. It introduces training for officers to identify mental health issues and mandates the assignment of mental health experts to border facilities. Crucially, immigrants' mental health information will not be shared for immigration proceedings.
Key points
Training for border agents to identify mental health risk factors and warning signs in immigrants and refugees, including crisis intervention and screenings.
Mental health and wellness support for border agents to help them manage job-related stress.
Mandatory assignment of at least one qualified mental or behavioral health expert to each CBP detention facility to assess needs of immigrants and staff.
Data protection: mental health information of immigrants obtained by the Department of Health and Human Services will not be shared with the Department of Homeland Security for immigration, asylum, or deportation purposes.
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Print number: 117_S_1100
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1100.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Training for border agents to identify mental health risk factors and warning signs in immigrants and refugees, including crisis intervention and screenings.
  • Mental health and wellness support for border agents to help them manage job-related stress.
  • Mandatory assignment of at least one qualified mental or behavioral health expert to each CBP detention facility to assess needs of immigrants and staff.
  • Data protection: mental health information of immigrants obtained by the Department of Health and Human Services will not be shared with the Department of Homeland Security for immigration, asylum, or deportation purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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