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S.1100: Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 13, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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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April 13, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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April 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |