Bill · H.Res. 792· House(119-HRES-792)

Declaring a need for increased investments in youth mental health, recognizing May 31, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Day", recognizing September 9, 2026, annually as "Youth Suicide Prevention Day", and for other purposes.

Age: 34 years

Arizona

Introduced: 10/8/2025
Last activity: 10/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Yassamin Ansari
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Health

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 declares a need for increased investments in youth mental health. It recognizes May 31, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Day." The resolution also recognizes September 9, 2026, as "Youth Suicide Prevention Day" to be observed annually. It aims to address a growing mental health crisis through increased access to care and reducing stigma. Additionally, it encourages state and local governments to invest in mental health initiatives within schools and communities.

Yes· 3 of 11

Would children be better off under this?+6
The resolution advocates for increased mental health investment and suicide prevention for young people.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The resolution targets the mental health struggles and suicide prevention needs of the youth population.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution declares a need for increased investments and access to care to address the youth mental health crisis.