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- H.RES.480
H.RES.480: Acknowledging the racial disparities in diagnosing and treating mental health among youth in communities of color.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 9, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution acknowledges the disparities in diagnosing and treating mental health issues among youth from communities of color and expresses support for researching best practices, increasing access to care, funding education and training programs, and increasing diversity among mental health professionals.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) |