Bill · S.Res. 743· Senate(119-SRES-743)
A resolution supporting the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2419-2420)
- Sponsored by
- Jon Husted
- 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 supports designating May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week." It aims to raise awareness regarding mental health conditions faced by children and the necessity of early detection, treatment, and prevention. The resolution notes that many youth suffer from undiagnosed and untreated mental health challenges. It also highlights the connection between mental well-being and factors like sleep, diet, and socialization. Finally, it calls for mental health to be a national priority to improve care for children in the United States.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+6
The resolution specifically targets the improvement of mental health awareness, detection, and access for children.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution urges continued efforts to facilitate access to mental health care for children in the United States.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution advocates for increased access to essential 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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Increased Awareness and Support: The designation of a specific week aims to raise awareness of mental health conditions and the importance of early detection, treatment, and prevention strategies (Section 1).
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Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles: The resolution recognizes the link between mental well-being and positive habits such as outdoor recreation, a healthy diet, socialization, and adequate sleep (Section 2).
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Community and School Engagement: The resolution calls for the promotion of mental health in schools and communities (Section 3) and encourages families and communities to participate in activities that reduce stigma and facilitate access to resources (Section 5).
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Improved Access to Care: The resolution urges continued efforts to make it easier for children in the United States to access mental health care (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
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+6Good For Low Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Opioid Crisis Response+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 5/20/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2419-2420)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania