- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jun 18
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
The HEART Act of 2026 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Immigrant Community Mental Health and Resilience to provide mental health services and support to individuals experiencing fear-based trauma due to federal immigration law enforcement actions. The office would fund mobile mental health teams, emergency counseling vouchers, grants to community organizations, workforce training, and public awareness campaigns, while prohibiting the sharing of collected data with immigration enforcement agencies. It primarily affects impacted communities—local jurisdictions where federal immigration enforcement has occurred—and aims to improve access to culturally competent, trauma-informed care, especially in medically underserved areas.
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What moved
Who is involved
- Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]Lead sponsor
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]Co-sponsor
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]Co-sponsor
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