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SRES 480 114th Congress Senate Health Commemorative events and holidays Health care coverage and access Health promotion and preventive care Mental health

A resolution supporting the designation of May 2016 as "Mental Health Month".

Introduced: May 26, 2016 Introduced by: Cassidy, Bill Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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May 26, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3380-3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297)
May 26, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3380-3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297)
May 26, 2016
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and encourage individuals to seek care, and (2) the integration of national and local efforts to promote awareness of mental health and to support individuals and families affected by mental illness.

What's happening now May 26, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3380-3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297)