Bill · S.Res. 208· Senate(119-SRES-208)
A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2841-2842)
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating May 10, 2025, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day. It highlights that the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community has low rates of using mental health services and faces serious challenges with mental health and suicide. The text points out the need to break down population data, improve language access, and increase the number of providers from these communities. It also notes that historical discrimination and racial violence increase trauma and stress. Finally, the Senate encourages various levels of government to adopt policies that improve mental health help-seeking rates for these communities and other communities of color.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution advocates for improved mental health services, more providers, and better data for the AANHPI community.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+6
The text emphasizes increasing the number of trained providers and addressing mental health stigma through awareness.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill addresses the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth, which is suicide.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Mental Health Support: The Senate encourages Federal, State, and local health agencies to adopt laws, policies, and guidance to improve help-seeking rates for mental health services, which can help individuals get the care they need (Resolved clause (5)).
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Raising Awareness: The Senate acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about mental health and improving the quality of care for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, helping people better understand and address mental health challenges (Resolved clause (3)).
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Recognizing Cultural Heritage: The Senate recognizes that celebrating one's cultural and linguistic heritage is beneficial to mental health, supporting overall well-being for individuals in these communities (Resolved clause (4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Asian Americans+6Good For Children+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For People With Disabilities+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 5/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2841-2842)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-407: Supporting the designation of May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
- 119-HRES-1260: Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
- 119-SRES-714: A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
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