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Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025

6/3/2025, 7:07 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3316

The bill H.R. 3316 of the 119th Congress aims to amend the Public Health Service Act with the purpose of establishing a national outreach and education strategy and conducting research to enhance behavioral health within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. Additionally, the bill aims to combat stigma related to behavioral health treatment within this demographic group.

Current Status of Bill HR 3316

Bill HR 3316 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2025. Bill HR 3316 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2025.  Bill HR 3316's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3316

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3316

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3316

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national outreach and education strategy and research to improve behavioral health among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population, while addressing stigma against behavioral health treatment among such population.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national outreach and education strategy and research to improve behavioral health among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population, while addressing stigma against behavioral health treatment among such population.

Comments

Madeleine Neal profile image

Madeleine Neal

500

6 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It could lead to more stigma around mental health issues. How will this really help our communities in the long run?

Wayne Lloyd profile image

Wayne Lloyd

464

7 months ago

This bill won't help.