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Expanding Trauma-Informed Mental Health Care for Immigrants and Border Agents.

This Act aims to improve mental health support for newly arriving immigrants, particularly those affected by trauma, through mandatory screenings and crisis interventions. It also mandates training for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to manage job-related stress and better identify mental health issues in migrants. A significant change is the protection of immigrant mental health records, preventing their use in asylum or deportation proceedings.
Key points
Mandatory training for CBP agents on identifying trauma in immigrants and providing crisis intervention using a trauma-informed approach.
Requirement to assign at least one bilingual, qualified mental health expert to every CBP facility.
Prohibition on sharing immigrant mental health records (obtained in federal custody) with DHS for use in asylum or deportation decisions.
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Print number: 118_HR_4954
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4954.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory training for CBP agents on identifying trauma in immigrants and providing crisis intervention using a trauma-informed approach.
  • Requirement to assign at least one bilingual, qualified mental health expert to every CBP facility.
  • Prohibition on sharing immigrant mental health records (obtained in federal custody) with DHS for use in asylum or deportation decisions.
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 Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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