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H.R.2480: Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Immigrants' Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take steps to address mental health issues among immigrants and CBP agents and officers. It also restricts the sharing of mental health information for use in certain immigration proceedings. CBP shall develop training to enable its agents and officers to (1) identify mental health issues and risk factors in immigrants and refugees, (2) provide...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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April 14, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
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April 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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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April 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.) |