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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-249| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" . The primary goals of this designation are to remove the stigma associated with mental illness and to highlight scientific findings related to mental health recovery. The Senate declares mental health a national priority and advocates for increasing access to vital mental health services. It recognizes that mental well-being is as crucial as physical well-being for individuals, communities, schools, businesses, and the overall economy of the United States. Furthermore, the resolution applauds the efforts of various organizations in promoting public awareness and providing critical information and support to individuals and families affected by mental illness. It encourages all individuals to utilize "Mental Health Awareness Month" as an opportunity to promote mental well-being, ensure access to appropriate coverage and services, and enhance the quality of life for those living with mental illness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-254
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-709
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-662
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-441
Submitted in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3122)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-254
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-709
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-662
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-441
    Submitted in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3122)

Health

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-249| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" . The primary goals of this designation are to remove the stigma associated with mental illness and to highlight scientific findings related to mental health recovery. The Senate declares mental health a national priority and advocates for increasing access to vital mental health services. It recognizes that mental well-being is as crucial as physical well-being for individuals, communities, schools, businesses, and the overall economy of the United States. Furthermore, the resolution applauds the efforts of various organizations in promoting public awareness and providing critical information and support to individuals and families affected by mental illness. It encourages all individuals to utilize "Mental Health Awareness Month" as an opportunity to promote mental well-being, ensure access to appropriate coverage and services, and enhance the quality of life for those living with mental illness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-254
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-709
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-662
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-441
Submitted in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3122)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-254
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-709
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-662
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-441
    Submitted in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3122)
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

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