HIDTA Enhancement Act

Senate Bill

S. 767

119th Congress

HIDTA Enhancement Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Kelly

Senator

Democratic

AZ

Cosponsors

12

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Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

The MINDS Act authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to appoint a coordinator to guide and oversee mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs in U.S. foreign assistance and humanitarian aid. The bill also establishes a working group to ensure MHPSS is integrated across different agencies and programs.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

SponsorMark Kelly (D-AZ)

Introduced6/9/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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HIDTA Enhancement Act

The MINDS Act authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to appoint a coordinator to guide and oversee mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs in U.S. foreign assistance and humanitarian aid. The bill also establishes a wo

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The MINDS Act authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to appoint a coordinator to guide and oversee mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs in U.S. foreign assistance and humanitarian aid. The bill also establishes a working group to ensure MHPSS is integrated across different agencies and programs.

Bill Number: 767
Sponsor: Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: HIDTA Enhancement Act
Bill Number: 767
Sponsor: Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Summary: The MINDS Act authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to appoint a coordinator to guide and oversee mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs in U.S. foreign assistance and humanitarian aid. The bill also establishes a working group to ensure MHPSS is integrate

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The MINDS Act authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to appoint a coordinator to guide and oversee mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs in U.S. foreign assistance and humanitarian aid. The bill also establishes a working group to ensure MHPSS is integrated across different agencies and programs.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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 foreign assistance programs. The bill authorizes USAID to appoint an MHPSS coordinator. The coordinator's duties include (1) guiding, overseeing, and directing MHPSS programming and integration across U.S. foreign assistance programming; and (2) promoting best practices, coordination, and reporting in MHPSS across U.S. development and humanitarian assistance 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes USAID to appoint an MHPSS coordinator to guide and oversee related programming in U.S. foreign aid and humanitarian assistance
Requires the coordinator to promote best practices, coordination, and reporting on MHPSS across U.S. development and humanitarian programs
Establishes a working group to ensure MHPSS is integrated across relevant U.S. government agencies and programs
Focuses on providing MHPSS support for adult caretakers, children separated from family, and displaced populations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would improve the coordination and integration of mental health and psychosocial support services within U.S. foreign aid and humanitarian assistance programs. This could lead to more effective and comprehensive MHPSS services reaching vulnerable populations affected by international crises, conflicts, and displacement.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

767, 119th Congress (2025). "HIDTA Enhancement Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-767

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