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Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.

USA119th CongressHRES-671| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2025
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution seeks to elevate mental health to the same level of importance as physical health, recognizing their inseparable nature, in order to address the critical epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States. It highlights the significant impact of mental health conditions, social determinants, and stigma on these public health crises, citing statistics on deaths and prevalence of mental illness and substance use disorders. The House of Representatives expresses support for the full enforcement of existing Federal laws concerning mental health and substance use parity in insurance coverage. It also commits to working towards extinguishing mental health stigmas across the nation, acknowledging their role as a barrier to seeking professional assistance and a contributor to self-medication practices. Furthermore, the resolution supports the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and aims to provide substantial resources and funding to combat these epidemics. This includes promoting initiatives to expand the mental health workforce, supporting access to medication-assisted treatment , adopting evidence-based prevention strategies, and funding linguistically and culturally appropriate services. It also emphasizes improving the quality and accessibility of crisis care services and highlighting health promotion campaigns targeting adolescents and young adults.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1242
Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.
Sep 2, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1242
    Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.


  • September 2, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.

USA119th CongressHRES-671| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2025
This resolution seeks to elevate mental health to the same level of importance as physical health, recognizing their inseparable nature, in order to address the critical epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States. It highlights the significant impact of mental health conditions, social determinants, and stigma on these public health crises, citing statistics on deaths and prevalence of mental illness and substance use disorders. The House of Representatives expresses support for the full enforcement of existing Federal laws concerning mental health and substance use parity in insurance coverage. It also commits to working towards extinguishing mental health stigmas across the nation, acknowledging their role as a barrier to seeking professional assistance and a contributor to self-medication practices. Furthermore, the resolution supports the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and aims to provide substantial resources and funding to combat these epidemics. This includes promoting initiatives to expand the mental health workforce, supporting access to medication-assisted treatment , adopting evidence-based prevention strategies, and funding linguistically and culturally appropriate services. It also emphasizes improving the quality and accessibility of crisis care services and highlighting health promotion campaigns targeting adolescents and young adults.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1242
Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.
Sep 2, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1242
    Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.


  • September 2, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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