Bills · S 2446
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2446Health
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 24· LAST ACTION JUL 24
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
3
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because mental health challenges, and the stigma associated with them, can disproportionately affect certain communities, including Hispanic and Latino populations. Language barriers, cultural understandings of mental illness, and lack of culturally relevant resources often create significant hurdles to seeking and receiving care.
If this bill becomes law, it would establish a dedicated federal effort to address these specific barriers, potentially leading to increased awareness, reduced stigma, and improved mental health outcomes for millions of Americans. If it doesn't pass, these specific targeted outreach efforts might not be created at the federal level, and existing disparities in mental health access and understanding within these communities could continue or worsen.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and implement an outreach and education strategy.
This is the core action of the bill, creating a new federal program specifically focused on mental health outreach for Hispanic and Latino populations.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the strategy must be culturally and linguistically appropriate and age-appropriate for diverse Hispanic and Latino populations.
This ensures the information and resources are relevant and effective for the specific needs and backgrounds of the target communities.
PROVISION 03
Increases awareness of mental illness symptoms and provides information on evidence-based, culturally appropriate treatments.
This directly addresses knowledge gaps and empowers individuals to recognize symptoms and access effective care.
PROVISION 04
Requires the full participation of consumers and community members in the development and implementation of materials.
This helps ensure the strategy is relevant, trusted, and accepted by the communities it intends to serve.
PROVISION 05
Requires annual reports to Congress and the public on the strategy's impact on behavioral and mental health outcomes.
This provision ensures transparency and accountability for the program's effectiveness and its use of federal resources.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
108
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 3 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 24
Introduced in Senate
JUL 24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4701)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2446
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 24, 2025
Last actionJul 24, 2025
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 24, 2025
Senate BillS 2446Health
Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 24, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
