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Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 639
Bill 118 HRES 639, also known as the "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" resolution, aims to support the goals and ideals of raising awareness about mental health issues within minority populations. The resolution recognizes the disproportionate impacts that mental health conditions and struggles have on minority communities in the United States.
The resolution highlights the need for increased awareness and understanding of mental health issues within minority populations, as well as the importance of providing culturally competent mental health services to address these disparities. It also emphasizes the importance of reducing stigma surrounding mental health in minority communities and promoting access to mental health resources and support.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 639 seeks to bring attention to the unique challenges faced by minority populations in regards to mental health, and to encourage efforts to address these disparities and improve mental health outcomes for all individuals, regardless of race or ethnicity.
The resolution highlights the need for increased awareness and understanding of mental health issues within minority populations, as well as the importance of providing culturally competent mental health services to address these disparities. It also emphasizes the importance of reducing stigma surrounding mental health in minority communities and promoting access to mental health resources and support.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 639 seeks to bring attention to the unique challenges faced by minority populations in regards to mental health, and to encourage efforts to address these disparities and improve mental health outcomes for all individuals, regardless of race or ethnicity.
Congressional Summary of HRES 639
This resolution recognizes the mental health disparities that Black, Indigenous, and people of color face in the United States and supports efforts to increase access to and resources for mental health care services.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 639
Bill HRES 639 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2023. Bill HRES 639 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 1, 2023. Bill HRES 639's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of August 4, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 639
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 639
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Mental health
- Minority health
- Racial and ethnic relations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 639
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 639
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