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HR 6226

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national awareness and outreach campaign to improve mental health among the Hispanic and Latino youth population.

119th Congress Introduced by Nanette Barragán and 7 co-sponsors

HR 6226 establishes a federally funded mental health awareness campaign targeting Hispanic and Latino youth to address documented disparities in mental health outcomes and care access.

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Bill Summary · HR 6226

Legislative bill overview

HR 6226 amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize a national awareness and outreach campaign specifically targeting mental health issues among Hispanic and Latino youth. The bill directs resources toward educational efforts and mental health promotion for this demographic group, which research indicates faces significant mental health disparities and barriers to care access.

Why is this important

Hispanic and Latino youth experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts compared to some other demographic groups, yet face documented barriers including language accessibility, cultural stigma, and insurance gaps. A targeted national campaign could improve early identification, help-seeking behaviors, and awareness of available mental health resources within this community.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding mechanisms: The bill doesn't specify funding amounts or whether resources would come from new appropriations or existing public health budgets, raising questions about implementation feasibility and opportunity costs
  • Demographic targeting debates: Some may argue demographic-specific campaigns risk fragmenting public health efforts, while others contend such targeting is necessary to address documented health disparities
  • Campaign effectiveness measurement: No specified metrics or evaluation framework is outlined, making it unclear how success would be determined or whether funds would be efficiently used
  • Implementation scope: Unclear whether this is a pilot program, permanent initiative, or what federal agency would lead execution

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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