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Mental Health for Latinos: New Outreach and Education Strategy

This act aims to improve access to mental health information for Latino communities in the U.S. It introduces an educational strategy to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental illnesses and substance abuse, considering cultural and linguistic differences. This will help Latino citizens more easily find help and understand available treatment options.
Key points
Establishment of a nationwide outreach and education strategy for mental health and substance abuse, targeting Latino communities.
Educational materials will be culturally and linguistically tailored, considering diversity within this group, including gender, age, and sexual orientation.
Increased awareness of mental illness symptoms and available, evidence-based treatment methods.
Annual reports will assess the strategy's effectiveness and its impact on improving mental health outcomes in this population.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4723
Sponsor: Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4723.

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 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a nationwide outreach and education strategy for mental health and substance abuse, targeting Latino communities.
  • Educational materials will be culturally and linguistically tailored, considering diversity within this group, including gender, age, and sexual orientation.
  • Increased awareness of mental illness symptoms and available, evidence-based treatment methods.
  • Annual reports will assess the strategy's effectiveness and its impact on improving mental health outcomes in this population.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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