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A resolution supporting the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week".

USA119th CongressSRES-743| Senate 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
John Fetterman (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution supports designating May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" to raise public awareness of youth mental health conditions and emphasize the importance of early detection, treatment, and prevention strategies. It recognizes the crucial link between children's mental well-being and factors such as outdoor recreation, a healthy diet, regular socialization, and adequate sleep, urging that youth mental health be categorized as a national priority for continued promotion in schools and communities. The resolution applauds collaborative efforts by various organizations and advocates for individuals, families, and communities to participate in awareness week activities to reduce stigma and facilitate access to essential services. Ultimately, it reaffirms mental health as a necessary aspect of overall well-being and calls for sustained efforts to ensure accessible mental health care for all children in the United States.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-607
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 5, 2022, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-193
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 2, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and the day of May 9, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-235
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".
May 20, 2026
Submitted in Senate
May 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2419-2420)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-607
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 5, 2022, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-193
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 2, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and the day of May 9, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-235
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".


  • May 20, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • May 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2419-2420)

A resolution supporting the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week".

USA119th CongressSRES-743| Senate 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This resolution supports designating May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" to raise public awareness of youth mental health conditions and emphasize the importance of early detection, treatment, and prevention strategies. It recognizes the crucial link between children's mental well-being and factors such as outdoor recreation, a healthy diet, regular socialization, and adequate sleep, urging that youth mental health be categorized as a national priority for continued promotion in schools and communities. The resolution applauds collaborative efforts by various organizations and advocates for individuals, families, and communities to participate in awareness week activities to reduce stigma and facilitate access to essential services. Ultimately, it reaffirms mental health as a necessary aspect of overall well-being and calls for sustained efforts to ensure accessible mental health care for all children in the United States.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-607
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 5, 2022, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-193
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 2, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and the day of May 9, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-235
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".
May 20, 2026
Submitted in Senate
May 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2419-2420)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-607
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 5, 2022, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-193
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 2, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and the day of May 9, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-235
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".


  • May 20, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • May 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2419-2420)
Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
John Fetterman (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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