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Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.

USA119th CongressHRES-619| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (13)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution aims to support the goals and ideals of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month , acknowledging the significant and disproportionate impact of mental health conditions on minority populations and communities. It specifically recognizes the mental health disparities faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the United States, highlighting how factors like racial inequities, discrimination, and lack of culturally informed care exacerbate these challenges. The resolution underscores the urgent need for increased awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental health conditions within these groups. The House of Representatives calls upon the President to enhance mental healthcare access, ensuring it addresses the unique needs and incorporates the racial, cultural, and social differences experienced by minority communities. Furthermore, it commits to collaborating with appropriate executive agencies to tackle the ongoing mental health crisis across the United States, its territories, and federally recognized Tribes. The resolution seeks to provide as many resources and funds as possible to mental health care services, aiming to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in mental health outcomes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-639
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.
Jul 29, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-639
    Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.


  • July 29, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.

USA119th CongressHRES-619| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
This resolution aims to support the goals and ideals of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month , acknowledging the significant and disproportionate impact of mental health conditions on minority populations and communities. It specifically recognizes the mental health disparities faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the United States, highlighting how factors like racial inequities, discrimination, and lack of culturally informed care exacerbate these challenges. The resolution underscores the urgent need for increased awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental health conditions within these groups. The House of Representatives calls upon the President to enhance mental healthcare access, ensuring it addresses the unique needs and incorporates the racial, cultural, and social differences experienced by minority communities. Furthermore, it commits to collaborating with appropriate executive agencies to tackle the ongoing mental health crisis across the United States, its territories, and federally recognized Tribes. The resolution seeks to provide as many resources and funds as possible to mental health care services, aiming to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in mental health outcomes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-639
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.
Jul 29, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-639
    Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.


  • July 29, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (13)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted