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     Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
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     At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
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H37300
2021-05-12
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240-2241)
Floor
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2021-05-12
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240-2241)
Floor
H1B000
2021-05-12
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1475 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-05-11
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-05-11
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1475.
Floor
H30000
2021-05-11
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2161-2163; text: CR H2161-2162)
Floor
H30300
2021-05-11
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-03-02
Health Subcommittee
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1
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committee
H11100
2021-03-01
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
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2021-03-01
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Library of Congress
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2021-03-01
9
Library of Congress
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Standing
2021-03-01T17:00:16Z
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House
Energy and Commerce Committee
2021-03-02T22:27:17Z
Referred to
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John
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2021-03-01
NY
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
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2021-03-01
CT
B001300
44
Nanette
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
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D
2021-03-01
CA
L000551
13
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Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
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2021-03-01
CA
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2021-03-01
MO
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Madeleine
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Dean
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2021-03-01
PA
H000324
20
ALCEE
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
HASTINGS
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D
2021-03-01
FL
L000579
47
Alan
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Lowenthal
S.
D
2021-03-01
CA
M001160
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Gwen
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Moore
D
2021-03-01
WI
T000193
2
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THOMPSON
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2021-03-01
MS
C001097
29
Tony
Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Cárdenas
D
2021-03-01
CA
K000385
2
Robin
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Kelly
L.
D
2021-03-01
IL
R000606
8
Jamie
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Raskin
D
2021-03-01
MD
B001303
0
Lisa
Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Blunt Rochester
D
2021-03-01
DE
D000623
11
Mark
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
DeSaulnier
D
2021-03-01
CA
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
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D
2021-03-01
DC
C001067
9
Yvette
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Clarke
D.
D
2021-03-01
NY
S000510
9
ADAM
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
SMITH
D
2021-03-01
WA
V000130
51
Juan
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Vargas
D
2021-03-01
CA
T000483
6
David
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Trone
J.
D
2021-03-01
MD
J000032
18
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Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
JACKSON LEE
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2021-03-01
TX
B001270
37
Karen
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Bass
D
2021-03-01
CA
V000081
7
NYDIA
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
VELAZQUEZ
M.
D
2021-03-01
NY
B001251
1
G. K.
Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Butterfield
D
2021-03-01
NC
B000574
3
EARL
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
BLUMENAUER
D
2021-03-01
OR
S001204
0
Michael
Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
San Nicolas
F. Q.
D
2021-03-01
GU
N000179
32
GRACE
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
NAPOLITANO
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D
2021-03-01
CA
S001205
5
Mary
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Scanlon
Gay
D
2021-03-01
PA
O000173
5
Ilhan
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Omar
D
2021-03-01
MN
W000808
24
Frederica
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Wilson
S.
D
2021-03-01
FL
W000797
23
Debbie
Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Wasserman Schultz
D
2021-03-01
FL
J000288
4
Henry
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Johnson
C. "Hank"
D
2021-03-01
GA
D000197
1
DIANA
Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
DEGETTE
D
2021-03-01
CO
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-03-01
PA
C001068
9
Steve
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Cohen
D
2021-03-01
TN
G000551
3
Raúl
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Grijalva
M.
D
2021-03-01
AZ
R000486
40
LUCILLE
Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
ROYBAL-ALLARD
D
2021-03-01
CA
C001072
7
Andre
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Carson
D
2021-03-01
IN
L000581
14
Brenda
Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Lawrence
L.
D
2021-03-01
MI
M001203
7
Tom
Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Malinowski
D
2021-03-01
NJ
D000096
7
DANNY
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
DAVIS
K.
D
2021-03-01
IL
J000126
30
EDDIE
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
JOHNSON
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D
2021-03-01
TX
P000617
7
Ayanna
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Pressley
D
2021-03-01
MA
S001165
8
Albio
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Sires
D
2021-03-01
NJ
J000298
7
Pramila
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Jayapal
D
2021-03-01
WA
A000378
3
Cynthia
Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Axne
D
2021-03-01
IA
E000296
3
Dwight
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Evans
D
2021-03-01
PA
M001143
4
BETTY
Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
MCCOLLUM
D
2021-03-01
MN
L000586
5
Al
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Lawson
D
2021-03-01
FL
T000469
20
Paul
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Tonko
D
2021-03-03
NY
R000515
1
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Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
RUSH
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2021-03-03
IL
P000604
10
Donald
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Payne
M.
D
2021-03-03
NJ
T000481
13
Rashida
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Tlaib
D
2021-03-03
MI
H001038
26
Brian
Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Higgins
D
2021-03-03
NY
N000191
2
Joe
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Neguse
D
2021-03-08
CO
B001224
1
Cori
Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Bush
D
2021-03-11
MO
M001137
5
GREGORY
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
MEEKS
W.
D
2021-03-18
NY
W000826
7
Susan
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Wild
D
2021-03-26
PA
J000306
17
Mondaire
Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
Jones
D
2021-03-26
NY
C001080
27
Judy
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Chu
D
2021-04-01
CA
V000132
34
Filemon
Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Vela
D
2021-05-04
TX
W000788
5
Nikema
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Williams
D
2021-05-11
GA
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2021-03-01
2021-05-13
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
House
Health
2021-05-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-05-24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CRS
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Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
S
2022-06-23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CRS
Related bill
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
S
2022-09-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CRS
Related bill
Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
S
W000822
12
Bonnie
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
N
Watson Coleman
D
NJ
Child care and development Child health Congressional oversight Disability and health-based discrimination Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Education programs funding Family relationships Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Health care coverage and access Health care quality Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Higher education Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Medical education Medical research Mental health Minority health Racial and ethnic relations Research administration and funding Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Student aid and college costs Telephone and wireless communication
2021-03-01
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes and expands programs to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health.</p> <p>Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to</p> <ul> <li>establish interprofessional behavioral health care teams in areas with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups; and</li> <li>incorporate best practices and competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals.</li> </ul> <p>HHS must also promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder through outreach to racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations to develop a strategy for this outreach.</p> <p>The bill also (1) reauthorizes the minority fellowship program to support the education of mental health professionals who provide services to racial and ethnic minorities, and (2) requires studies on mental health disparities and the effects of social media use on adolescents.</p>
2021-07-13T14:06:39Z
00
2021-05-12
Passed House
 <p><strong>Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes and expands programs to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health.</p> <p>Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to establish interprofessional behavioral health care teams in areas with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups. In addition, HHS may award grants to incorporate best practices and competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals.</p> <ul> </ul> <p>HHS must also promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder through outreach to racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations to develop a strategy for this outreach.</p> <p>The bill also (1) reauthorizes the minority fellowship program to support the education of mental health professionals who provide services to racial and ethnic minorities, and (2) requires studies on mental health disparities and the effects of social media use on adolescents.</p>
2021-07-16T17:08:30Z
53
2021-05-13T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
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2021-05-12T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1475eh/xml/BILLS-117hr1475eh.xml
2021-03-01T05:00:00Z
Introduced in House
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Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
H
House
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Short Titles as Passed House
HR
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
3.0.0
2021-05-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-05-24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CRS
Related bill
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
S
2022-06-23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CRS
Related bill
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
S
2022-09-22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CRS
Related bill
Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
S
2021-05-13
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
sshr00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-05-12
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240-2241)
Floor
8000
2021-05-12
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240-2241)
Floor
H1B000
2021-05-12
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1475 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-05-11
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-05-11
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1475.
Floor
H30000
2021-05-11
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2161-2163; text: CR H2161-2162)
Floor
H30300
2021-05-11
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2021-03-02
Health Subcommittee
hsif14
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committee
H11100
2021-03-01
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-03-01
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-03-01
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
W000822
12
Bonnie
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
N
Watson Coleman
D
NJ
K000386
24
John
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]
Katko
R
2021-03-01
NY
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-03-01
CT
B001300
44
Nanette
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Barragan
Diaz
D
2021-03-01
CA
L000551
13
BARBARA
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
LEE
D
2021-03-01
CA
C001061
5
Emanuel
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Cleaver
D
2021-03-01
MO
D000631
4
Madeleine
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Dean
D
2021-03-01
PA
H000324
20
ALCEE
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
HASTINGS
L.
D
2021-03-01
FL
L000579
47
Alan
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Lowenthal
S.
D
2021-03-01
CA
M001160
4
Gwen
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Moore
D
2021-03-01
WI
T000193
2
BENNIE
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
THOMPSON
D
2021-03-01
MS
C001097
29
Tony
Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Cárdenas
D
2021-03-01
CA
K000385
2
Robin
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Kelly
L.
D
2021-03-01
IL
R000606
8
Jamie
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Raskin
D
2021-03-01
MD
B001303
0
Lisa
Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Blunt Rochester
D
2021-03-01
DE
D000623
11
Mark
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
DeSaulnier
D
2021-03-01
CA
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-03-01
DC
C001067
9
Yvette
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Clarke
D.
D
2021-03-01
NY
S000510
9
ADAM
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
SMITH
D
2021-03-01
WA
V000130
51
Juan
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Vargas
D
2021-03-01
CA
T000483
6
David
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Trone
J.
D
2021-03-01
MD
J000032
18
SHEILA
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
JACKSON LEE
D
2021-03-01
TX
B001270
37
Karen
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Bass
D
2021-03-01
CA
V000081
7
NYDIA
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
VELAZQUEZ
M.
D
2021-03-01
NY
B001251
1
G. K.
Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Butterfield
D
2021-03-01
NC
B000574
3
EARL
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
BLUMENAUER
D
2021-03-01
OR
S001204
0
Michael
Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
San Nicolas
F. Q.
D
2021-03-01
GU
N000179
32
GRACE
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
NAPOLITANO
F.
D
2021-03-01
CA
S001205
5
Mary
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Scanlon
Gay
D
2021-03-01
PA
O000173
5
Ilhan
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Omar
D
2021-03-01
MN
W000808
24
Frederica
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Wilson
S.
D
2021-03-01
FL
W000797
23
Debbie
Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Wasserman Schultz
D
2021-03-01
FL
J000288
4
Henry
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Johnson
C. "Hank"
D
2021-03-01
GA
D000197
1
DIANA
Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
DEGETTE
D
2021-03-01
CO
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-03-01
PA
C001068
9
Steve
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Cohen
D
2021-03-01
TN
G000551
3
Raúl
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Grijalva
M.
D
2021-03-01
AZ
R000486
40
LUCILLE
Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
ROYBAL-ALLARD
D
2021-03-01
CA
C001072
7
Andre
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Carson
D
2021-03-01
IN
L000581
14
Brenda
Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Lawrence
L.
D
2021-03-01
MI
M001203
7
Tom
Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Malinowski
D
2021-03-01
NJ
D000096
7
DANNY
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
DAVIS
K.
D
2021-03-01
IL
J000126
30
EDDIE
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
JOHNSON
BERNICE
D
2021-03-01
TX
P000617
7
Ayanna
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Pressley
D
2021-03-01
MA
S001165
8
Albio
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Sires
D
2021-03-01
NJ
J000298
7
Pramila
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Jayapal
D
2021-03-01
WA
A000378
3
Cynthia
Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Axne
D
2021-03-01
IA
E000296
3
Dwight
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Evans
D
2021-03-01
PA
M001143
4
BETTY
Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
MCCOLLUM
D
2021-03-01
MN
L000586
5
Al
Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Lawson
D
2021-03-01
FL
T000469
20
Paul
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Tonko
D
2021-03-03
NY
R000515
1
BOBBY
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
RUSH
L.
D
2021-03-03
IL
P000604
10
Donald
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Payne
M.
D
2021-03-03
NJ
T000481
13
Rashida
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Tlaib
D
2021-03-03
MI
H001038
26
Brian
Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Higgins
D
2021-03-03
NY
N000191
2
Joe
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Neguse
D
2021-03-08
CO
B001224
1
Cori
Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Bush
D
2021-03-11
MO
M001137
5
GREGORY
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
MEEKS
W.
D
2021-03-18
NY
W000826
7
Susan
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Wild
D
2021-03-26
PA
J000306
17
Mondaire
Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
Jones
D
2021-03-26
NY
C001080
27
Judy
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Chu
D
2021-04-01
CA
V000132
34
Filemon
Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Vela
D
2021-05-04
TX
W000788
5
Nikema
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Williams
D
2021-05-11
GA
Child care and development Child health Congressional oversight Disability and health-based discrimination Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Education programs funding Family relationships Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Health care coverage and access Health care quality Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Higher education Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Medical education Medical research Mental health Minority health Racial and ethnic relations Research administration and funding Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Student aid and college costs Telephone and wireless communication
2021-03-01
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes and expands programs to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health.</p> <p>Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to</p> <ul> <li>establish interprofessional behavioral health care teams in areas with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups; and</li> <li>incorporate best practices and competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals.</li> </ul> <p>HHS must also promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder through outreach to racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations to develop a strategy for this outreach.</p> <p>The bill also (1) reauthorizes the minority fellowship program to support the education of mental health professionals who provide services to racial and ethnic minorities, and (2) requires studies on mental health disparities and the effects of social media use on adolescents.</p>
2021-07-13T14:06:39Z
00
2021-05-12
Passed House
 <p><strong>Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes and expands programs to address racial and ethnic disparities in mental health.</p> <p>Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award grants to establish interprofessional behavioral health care teams in areas with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minority groups. In addition, HHS may award grants to incorporate best practices and competencies to address mental health disparities in curricula for training social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals.</p> <ul> </ul> <p>HHS must also promote behavioral and mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorder through outreach to racial and ethnic minority groups. HHS must consult with appropriate advocacy groups and behavioral health organizations to develop a strategy for this outreach.</p> <p>The bill also (1) reauthorizes the minority fellowship program to support the education of mental health professionals who provide services to racial and ethnic minorities, and (2) requires studies on mental health disparities and the effects of social media use on adolescents.</p>
2021-07-16T17:08:30Z
53
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
H
House
Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
Short Titles as Passed House
2021-05-13
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.