Bill · S.Res. 249· Senate(119-SRES-249)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3122)
- Sponsored by
- Ben Luján
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. It notes that millions of people in the United States face mental health challenges and highlights the specific needs of children and veterans. The text states that mental health disorders are chronic conditions that require proper diagnosis and treatment. It points out concerns regarding the impact of social media and digital technologies on the mental health of youth. Additionally, the resolution declares mental health a national priority and aims to remove the stigma associated with mental illness.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically addresses the need for mental health resources and prevention in schools for children and youth.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution explicitly calls for increased funding and resources to support veterans with mental health needs.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution explicitly supports increasing access to mental health services and resources.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The Senate supports the designation of May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month to remove the stigma associated with mental illness and place emphasis on scientific findings regarding mental health recovery, as outlined in resolution paragraph (1).
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The Senate declares mental health a national priority, which can be found in resolution paragraph (2).
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The Senate supports increasing access to mental health services, as stated in resolution paragraph (3).
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The resolution recognizes that mental well-being is equally as important as physical well-being for citizens, communities, schools, businesses, and the economy, according to resolution paragraph (4).
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The Senate encourages all individuals to use Mental Health Awareness Month to promote mental well-being, ensure access to appropriate coverage and services, and support overall quality of life for those living with mental illness, as noted in resolution paragraph (6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly mentioned in the provided text of this resolution.
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 Children+5Good For Veterans+5Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Increases Research Funding+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3Increases Scientific Research Funding+3Increases Big Tech Regulation+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- 5/22/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3122)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana