New bill funds mental health outreach for Latino communities
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Sponsor: Alex Padilla · Senator · CA
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Official title: Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
Introduced:
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The Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025 would fund a national outreach program to reduce mental health stigma in Hispanic and Latino communities.
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What does this do?
This bill would direct HHS's Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to create a national outreach and education program on mental health for Hispanic and Latino communities. The program would work with community advocacy and mental health groups to reduce stigma and share culturally, linguistically, and age-appropriate treatment information. The Secretary would report annually to Congress, and that report would be made public.
Who does it affect?
Hispanic and Latino individuals and families, along with health and advocacy organizations serving these communities, would be directly involved. Federal health agencies would also take on new program responsibilities.
Why does it matter?
The program's success depends on cooperation between federal officials and community organizations, and its impact will be assessed through mandatory annual public reporting to Congress.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $1,000,000 allocated
- for 2026
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 24, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Jul 24, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4701)