Bill · H.R. 6226· House(119-HR-6226)

Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act

Age: 57 years

Oregon

Introduced: 11/20/2025
Last activity: 11/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Andrea Salinas
Cosponsors: - 10 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national awareness and outreach campaign targeting Hispanic and Latino youth. This campaign aims to promote mental health and reduce stigma through culturally and linguistically competent resources. The bill also mandates a study to assess the mental health crisis specifically among Hispanic and Latino youth, including suicide prevalence and service utilization. Additionally, it requires a study on strategies to increase the number of Hispanic and Latino mental health professionals. The legislation authorizes various appropriations to fund these initiatives and studies.

Yes· 3 of 19

Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill specifically addresses the mental health crisis, stigma, and workforce shortages within the Hispanic and Latino community.
Would children be better off under this?+8
The legislation directly benefits youth by expanding mental health awareness, screening, and support systems.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+8
Young adults within the Hispanic and Latino community benefit from targeted mental health and suicide prevention outreach.

The opposite

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes federal appropriations of several million dollars for awareness campaigns and studies.