Declaring a mental health crisis among youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for historic investments in mental health care for students.

1/31/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 434

Bill 118 HRES 434, also known as the Mental Health Crisis Among Youth in the United States Act, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that aims to address the growing mental health crisis among young people in the country. The bill highlights the urgent need for increased investments in mental health care for students, recognizing the significant impact that mental health issues can have on their overall well-being and academic success.

The resolution emphasizes the alarming statistics surrounding mental health among youth, including high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. It acknowledges the challenges that students face in accessing mental health services, such as stigma, lack of resources, and barriers to care.

In response to these issues, the bill calls for historic investments in mental health care for students, including increased funding for school-based mental health programs, training for educators and school staff on mental health awareness, and improved access to mental health services for students in need. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 434 seeks to raise awareness about the mental health crisis among youth in the United States and advocate for meaningful action to address this pressing issue. By prioritizing mental health care for students, the resolution aims to support the well-being and academic success of young people across the country.

Congressional Summary of HRES 434

This resolution recognizes that there is a mental health crisis among youth in the United States and encourages various efforts to address the crisis.

Current Status of Bill HRES 434

Bill HRES 434 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2023. Bill HRES 434 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2023.  Bill HRES 434's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 434

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
54
Democrat Cosponsors
48
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 434

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Child healthDetention of personsElementary and secondary educationHealth promotion and preventive careJuvenile crime and gang violenceMental healthRacial and ethnic relationsSchool administration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 434

Declaring a mental health crisis among youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for historic investments in mental health care for students.Declaring a mental health crisis among youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for historic investments in mental health care for students.
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