S2446Referred to Committee

Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-24
Introduced
3
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Sponsor

Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
Democrat · CA · Senator
Votes with party: 84.1% (826 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4701)

2025-07-24

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would increase mental health services and support specifically for Latino communities, including funding for culturally appropriate counseling, training more Latino mental health professionals, and improving access to treatment in underserved areas. It aims to address mental health disparities that Latino Americans face, such as higher rates of depression and anxiety combined with lower rates of treatment access. The bill would affect Latino patients seeking mental health care, healthcare providers serving these communities, and mental health organizations working to expand services.

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