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Mental Health Support: Access to Multilingual Professionals

This act aims to increase access to mental health services for individuals who do not speak English. It introduces loan repayment programs for mental health professionals who agree to work in health centers serving non-English speaking patients. Additionally, health centers will receive grants to hire such professionals, improving the quality and accessibility of care for all citizens.
Key points
Increased access to psychologists and psychiatrists for non-English speakers at federally qualified health centers.
Mental health professionals can receive student loan repayments for working in centers serving patients who speak other languages.
Health centers will receive funds to hire and promote services of multilingual professionals.
Additional compensation for professionals fluent in languages other than English, needed at health centers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4677
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4677.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased access to psychologists and psychiatrists for non-English speakers at federally qualified health centers.
  • Mental health professionals can receive student loan repayments for working in centers serving patients who speak other languages.
  • Health centers will receive funds to hire and promote services of multilingual professionals.
  • Additional compensation for professionals fluent in languages other than English, needed at health centers.
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. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

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 2025-12-29.

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