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STOP Stigma Act
12/30/2022, 3:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4244
The STOP Stigma Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4244, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address and combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the United States.
The STOP Stigma Act aims to achieve this goal by implementing several key provisions. First, the bill calls for the creation of a national anti-stigma campaign to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce the negative stereotypes associated with them. This campaign would be designed to educate the public about the prevalence of mental health conditions and promote understanding and acceptance of those who are affected by them.
Additionally, the STOP Stigma Act would require federal agencies to develop guidelines for addressing mental health stigma in their programs and activities. This would ensure that mental health issues are taken into consideration in all aspects of government policy and decision-making. Furthermore, the bill would establish a grant program to support community-based organizations that are working to combat mental health stigma at the local level. These grants would provide funding for initiatives such as public education campaigns, support services for individuals with mental health conditions, and training programs for healthcare providers and other professionals. Overall, the STOP Stigma Act represents a significant effort to address the stigma surrounding mental health in the United States and promote a more inclusive and supportive society for individuals with mental health conditions.
The STOP Stigma Act aims to achieve this goal by implementing several key provisions. First, the bill calls for the creation of a national anti-stigma campaign to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce the negative stereotypes associated with them. This campaign would be designed to educate the public about the prevalence of mental health conditions and promote understanding and acceptance of those who are affected by them.
Additionally, the STOP Stigma Act would require federal agencies to develop guidelines for addressing mental health stigma in their programs and activities. This would ensure that mental health issues are taken into consideration in all aspects of government policy and decision-making. Furthermore, the bill would establish a grant program to support community-based organizations that are working to combat mental health stigma at the local level. These grants would provide funding for initiatives such as public education campaigns, support services for individuals with mental health conditions, and training programs for healthcare providers and other professionals. Overall, the STOP Stigma Act represents a significant effort to address the stigma surrounding mental health in the United States and promote a more inclusive and supportive society for individuals with mental health conditions.
Congressional Summary of HR 4244
Stopping Titles that Overtly Perpetuate Stigma Act or the STOP Stigma Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance for renaming the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and other agencies and programs with names that contain stigmatizing terms such as abuse, addict, or alcoholic.
HHS must also provide Congress with an assessment of the cost of such name changes and recommendations to revise federal laws to rename agencies or programs that are designated in statute.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4244
Bill HR 4244 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4244 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4244's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4244
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4244
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4244
STOP Stigma Act
STOP Stigma Act
Stopping Titles that Overtly Perpetuate Stigma Act
To make amendments to the names of certain agencies to help end the stigmatization of substance use disorder, and for other purposes.
STOP Stigma Act
Stopping Titles that Overtly Perpetuate Stigma Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4244
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