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HRES 437 111th Congress House Health Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Health information and medical records Health personnel Health promotion and preventive care Mental health

Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.

Introduced: May 14, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 3, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6093)
Jun 3, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6093)
Jun 3, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 437.
Jun 3, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6093-6099)
Jun 3, 2009
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 15, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 14, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 14, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.

Recognizes that mental well-being is as important as physical well-being for people, the economy, and the country.

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

What's happening now June 3, 2009

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1258 Related bill Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Democratic 24 Republican 4
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 3, 2009
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 3, 2009
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · May 20, 2009
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · May 18, 2009
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · May 14, 2009
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · May 14, 2009
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · May 14, 2009
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 14, 2009
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · May 14, 2009
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · May 14, 2009
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · May 14, 2009
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · May 14, 2009
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 14, 2009
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · May 14, 2009
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 14, 2009
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 14, 2009
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · May 14, 2009
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · May 14, 2009
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 14, 2009
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · May 14, 2009
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 14, 2009
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 14, 2009
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · May 14, 2009
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Sherman, Brad
California · May 14, 2009
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 14, 2009
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · May 14, 2009
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Waters, Maxine
California · May 14, 2009
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 14, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 437: Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-437/
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