Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 May 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The "Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025" proposes to address mental health challenges and stigma within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The bill would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a national outreach and education strategy specifically for these populations. This strategy would aim to promote behavioral health and reduce the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders, taking into account the diverse cultural and language needs of these communities.
The bill also mandates systematic reviews and reports on two key areas. One review would focus on the behavioral health crisis among AANHPI youth, examining prevalence, risk factors, and treatment access. The second review would assess strategies for increasing the AANHPI behavioral health workforce. Both reviews would require data to be disaggregated to better understand specific needs and barriers.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2025 by Senator Mazie Hirono and cosponsored by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. It has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
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Timeline
8 May 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 1689 do?
- The "Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025" proposes to address mental health challenges and stigma within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The bill would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a national outreach and education strategy specifically for these populations. This strategy would aim to promote behavioral health and reduce the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders, taking into account the diverse cultural and language needs of these communities. The bill also mandates systematic reviews and reports on two key areas. One review would focus on the behavioral health crisis among AANHPI youth, examining prevalence, risk factors, and treatment access. The second review would assess strategies for increasing the AANHPI behavioral health workforce. Both reviews would require data to be disaggregated to better understand specific needs and barriers. This bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2025 by Senator Mazie Hirono and cosponsored by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. It has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
- Has S. 1689 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1689. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1689?
- S. 1689 was sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1689?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (8 May 2025).
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