Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 117 HR 1475, also known as the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing disparities in mental health care access and outcomes among marginalized communities. The bill aims to improve mental health services for individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underserved populations.

Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for mental health programs that specifically target these populations, expanding access to culturally competent mental health care services, and promoting research on mental health disparities. The bill also seeks to enhance training for mental health professionals to better serve diverse populations and improve data collection on mental health outcomes among marginalized communities.

Overall, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act is designed to address the systemic barriers that prevent many individuals from receiving adequate mental health care and to promote equity in mental health services for all Americans.
Congress
117
Number
HR - 1475
Introduced on
2021-03-01
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 117 HR 1475, also known as the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing disparities in mental health care access and outcomes among marginalized communities. The bill aims to improve mental health services for individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underserved populations.

Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for mental health programs that specifically target these populations, expanding access to culturally competent mental health care services, and promoting research on mental health disparities. The bill also seeks to enhance training for mental health professionals to better serve diverse populations and improve data collection on mental health outcomes among marginalized communities.

Overall, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act is designed to address the systemic barriers that prevent many individuals from receiving adequate mental health care and to promote equity in mental health services for all Americans.
Policy Areas
Health

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Action5/13/2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.