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HRES 1258 111th Congress House Health Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Health information and medical records Health personnel Health promotion and preventive care Mental health

Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.

Introduced: April 15, 2010 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 25, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 25, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR 5/24/2010 H3710)
May 25, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3767-3768)
May 24, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 24, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1258.
May 24, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3709-3712)
May 24, 2010
Ms. Matsui moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 15, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 15, 2010
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 25, 2010 House · vote #295 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 414–1 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month; and (2) the finding of the President's Commission on Mental Health that recovery from mental illness is a real possibility and steps can be taken to improve the lives of those living with mental illnesses, which will benefit American families, communities, schools, and workplaces.

Recognizes that mental well-being is as important as physical well-being for citizens, communities, businesses, and the economy.

Applauds the coalescing of national and community organizations in working to promote public awareness of mental health and in providing critical information and support to the people and families affected by mental illness.

Encourages organizations and health practitioners to use Mental Health Month as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness, ensure access to appropriate services, and support overall quality of life for those living with mental illness.

What's happening now May 25, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 437 Related bill Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 26
All 26 Democratic 25 Republican 1
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · May 5, 2010
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · May 5, 2010
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Costa, Jim
California · Apr 29, 2010
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Apr 29, 2010
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Apr 29, 2010
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 29, 2010
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Apr 29, 2010
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 28, 2010
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Apr 28, 2010
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Apr 28, 2010
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Apr 28, 2010
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Apr 28, 2010
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Apr 28, 2010
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 28, 2010
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Thompson, Mike
California · Apr 28, 2010
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Chu, Judy
California · Apr 26, 2010
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 26, 2010
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Apr 26, 2010
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Apr 26, 2010
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 26, 2010
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 26, 2010
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Apr 26, 2010
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Apr 15, 2010
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Apr 15, 2010
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 15, 2010
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Apr 15, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1258: Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1258/
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"H. Res. 1258: Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1258/.
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H. Res. 1258, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1258/.
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