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HRES 214 112th 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 2011 as Mental Health Month.

Introduced: May 5, 2011 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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Apr 11, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 8, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2011
Introduced in House
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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 April 11, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 640 Related bill Expressing support for designation of May 2012 as Mental Health Month.
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 19
All 19 Democratic 11 Republican 1
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 15, 2011
DREIER, DAVID
· May 13, 2011
GONZALEZ, CHARLES
· May 13, 2011
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · May 13, 2011
 D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · May 13, 2011
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 13, 2011
WU, DAVID
· May 13, 2011
BACA, JOE
· May 5, 2011
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 5, 2011
LEVIN, SANDER
· May 5, 2011
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 5, 2011
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · May 5, 2011
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 5, 2011
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · May 5, 2011
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 5, 2011
REYES, SILVESTRE
· May 5, 2011
Sullivan, John
· May 5, 2011
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · May 5, 2011
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 5, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 214: Expressing support for designation of May 2011 as Mental Health Month.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-214/
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"H. Res. 214: Expressing support for designation of May 2011 as Mental Health Month.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-214/.
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H. Res. 214, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-214/.
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