Bill · H.Res. 671· House(119-HRES-671)
Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.
- Introduced
- 9/2/2025
- Last activity
- 9/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 focuses on prioritizing mental health just as much as physical health to tackle suicide and drug overdose epidemics in the United States. It highlights the connection between mental health, substance use, and social environments, noting high rates of mental illness and drug use among adults. The text calls for the strict enforcement of mental health insurance parity and the reduction of cultural stigmas against mental illness. Furthermore, it supports the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Finally, it outlines goals to provide resources and funding for the mental health workforce, treatment access, crisis care, and prevention campaigns.
Yes· 3 of 19
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+9
The bill focuses extensively on expanding mental health resources, crisis care, workforce retention, and treatment access.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
Promotes mental health and substance use parity in insurance coverage and improves crisis care services.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+8
Aims to combat the drug overdose epidemic by supporting access to medication-assisted treatment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Insurance Coverage Fairness: Under resolved section (1), the House expresses support for parity between insurance coverage of mental health and physical health treatment, which includes fully enforcing existing Federal laws concerning mental health parity. This is positive because it ensures mental health conditions receive the same degree of attention and coverage as physical conditions.
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Stigma Reduction: Under resolved section (2), the House commits to working to extinguish mental health stigmas in the United States. This is beneficial because cultural stigma acts as a notable social determinant of mental health and a significant barrier to individuals seeking professional assistance.
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Expanded Treatment and Workforce: Under resolved section (4)(A) and (4)(B), the resolution seeks to promote initiatives to retain and expand the mental health workforce while supporting access to and coverage of medication-assisted treatment. These actions provide necessary resources to combat the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose.
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Improved Crisis and Targeted Care: Under resolved section (4)(D), (4)(E), and (4)(F), the resolution aims to fund culturally, linguistically, and age-appropriate services, improve crisis care accessibility, and highlight health promotion campaigns using digital media for adolescents and young adults. This helps ensure that diverse groups receive accessible and appropriate mental health support.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text of the resolution focuses entirely on expressing support, promoting initiatives, and seeking to provide resources and funding for mental health and substance use issues. Therefore, the text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Children+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Students+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Immigrants+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+9Improves Healthcare Access+8Improves Opioid Crisis Response+8Increases Research Funding+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Consumer Protection+2
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia