Bill · H.Res. 619· House(119-HRES-619)

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.

Age: 45 years

Texas

Introduced: 7/29/2025
Last activity: 7/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Jasmine Crockett
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Health

Introduced
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A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It notes that mental health conditions and struggles disproportionately impact minority populations and communities. The text highlights numerous challenges minority groups face, including a lack of diverse mental health providers, language barriers, and insurance disparities. It also details past government actions and recent administrative policy changes concerning mental health grants and staffing. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to recognize these mental health disparities and calls for increased mental health care access.

Yes· 3 of 15

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
The resolution explicitly highlights mental health disparities, emotional distress, and suicide rates affecting Black adults and youth.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+8
The resolution specifically addresses treatment gaps, language barriers, and mental health challenges facing Latinx communities.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+8
The resolution recognizes discrimination, stress, and mental health challenges experienced by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.