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Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1475
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.
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 1475
Bill HR 1475 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2021. Bill HR 1475 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2021. Bill HR 1475's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 13, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1475
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1475
Primary Policy Focus
HealthComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1475
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