Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2023

House Bill 4954 - Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 4954 Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4954

Immigrants' Mental Health Act of 2023

This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take steps to address mental health issues among immigrants and CBP agents and officers. It also restricts the sharing of mental health information for use in certain immigration proceedings.

CBP shall develop training to enable its agents and officers to (1) identify mental health issues and risk factors in immigrants and refugees, (2) provide crisis intervention using a trauma-informed approach, and (3) better manage work-related stress and psychological pressures.

CBP shall assign at least one qualified mental or behavioral health expert to each Border Patrol station, port of entry, checkpoint, forward operating base, secondary inspection area, and short-term custody facility.

The Department of Health and Human Services may not provide to the Department of Homeland Security information about the mental health of an non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) that was obtained by a mental health professional while the individual was in federal government custody if the information will be used for (1) an asylum determination, (2) an immigration hearing, or (3) a deportation hearing.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4954

Bill HR 4954 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 4954 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HR 4954's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of July 27, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4954

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4954

Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2023

To expand and improve access to trauma-informed mental health interventions for newly arriving immigrants at the border, to alleviate the stress of and provide education for border agents, and for other purposes.