H.R. 1570 · 118th Congress
MINDS Act
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Pettersen6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 10, 2023
Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act
This bill authorizes and requires certain actions by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities across U.S. development and humanitarian assistance programs.
The bill authorizes USAID to designate an MHPSS coordinator. The coordinator's duties include (1) guiding, overseeing, and directing MHPSS programming and integration across U.S. development and humanitarian assistance programs; and (2) promoting best practices, coordination, and reporting in MHPSS across such programs. Focus populations for the coordinator include adult caretakers, children separated from a family unit, and displaced populations.
In addition, the bill establishes a working group comprised of representatives from relevant USAID bureaus, the Department of State, and other federal agencies. The purpose of the working group is to ensure continuity and integration of MHPSS across U.S. development and humanitarian assistance programs.
The provisions of the bill expire five years after enactment.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: MINDS Act
Also known as: Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act
Latest action (Mar 10, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 10, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.