Bill114th CongressFiled May 13, 2016Health
H.R. 5234
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 13, 2016)
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy to promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance abuse among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.What just happenedMay 20, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2016
- May 20, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House