Bills · S 1689
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1689Health
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tackles a significant and often overlooked public health issue: the mental health crisis within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Despite being a rapidly growing and diverse population, AANHPI individuals, particularly youth, face unique challenges like high suicide rates and very low rates of seeking mental health treatment, partly due to stigma and lack of culturally appropriate services.
If this bill becomes law, it means the federal government would actively invest in understanding and addressing these disparities. It would fund programs to educate communities about mental health and reduce the shame associated with it, and it would ensure that research is done to develop better, more tailored support for AANHPI youth. Without this bill, these communities might continue to struggle with mental health issues with less targeted federal attention and resources, potentially leading to continued suffering and preventable deaths within these populations.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the creation of a national outreach and education strategy to promote behavioral health and reduce stigma for mental health and substance use disorders within AANHPI communities.
This provision directly addresses the core issue of stigma and lack of awareness identified as a barrier to care in these communities.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the national strategy be culturally and linguistically appropriate, developmentally and age-appropriate, and engage community members in its development.
This ensures the programs are effective and relevant for the diverse AANHPI population, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
PROVISION 03
Directs a systematic review of behavioral health challenges, risk factors, and treatment rates specifically among AANHPI youth.
This focuses on a particularly vulnerable group with high suicide rates and aims to gather critical data to inform future interventions.
PROVISION 04
Requires a public report to Congress based on the youth behavioral health review, identifying barriers and recommending evidence-based actions.
This ensures accountability and translates research findings into concrete steps for policy and program development.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $3,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund the national outreach and education strategy.
This allocates specific funding to ensure the implementation of the crucial outreach and education efforts.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in Senate
MAY 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1689
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
Senate BillS 1689Health
Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
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