HRES 480 · 116th Congress · Health

Acknowledging the racial disparities in diagnosing and treating mental health among youth in communities of color.

Introduced 2019-07-09· Sponsored by Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]· House

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Latest: 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.(2019-07-09)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]NV
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]FL
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]MN
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]WI
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]CA
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]MA
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]NJ
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]FL
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]NY
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26]FL
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]CA
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]CA
Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]NY