Bills · HR 4744
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4744Health
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMany communities face significant mental health challenges, often worsened by social, economic, and environmental stressors. This bill matters because it shifts the focus from simply treating mental illness once it arises to actively promoting mental wellness and preventing problems through community-led efforts. If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated federal funding to empower local groups to identify their unique needs and create tailored programs that build stronger community connections, provide coping skills, and enhance overall emotional health. This proactive approach could lead to healthier, more resilient communities.
Without this bill, many community-based mental health promotion and prevention initiatives might continue to be underfunded or rely on inconsistent sources of support. This legislation aims to create a more structured and sustained pathway for communities to build their capacity to support the mental well-being of their residents, potentially reducing the long-term impact of mental health conditions and improving the quality of life for many Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new grant program through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fund community mental wellness and resilience initiatives.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream for local, preventive mental health programs, which are often underfunded or rely on fragmented support.
PROVISION 02
Creates two types of grants: planning grants (up to $250,000) for organizing community networks and assessing needs, and program grants (up to $500,000 annually for four years) to establish or expand programs.
This two-tiered approach helps communities thoughtfully plan and prepare before launching full-scale mental wellness programs, ensuring more effective implementation.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant-funded programs to adopt a public health approach to mental health, focusing on strengthening protective factors and addressing risk factors within the community.
This provision emphasizes a proactive, holistic strategy that focuses on prevention and community-wide well-being, rather than just individual treatment of illness.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that 20% of the program grant funds be specifically reserved for community mental wellness and resilience programs in rural areas.
This addresses the often-limited access to mental health resources and services in rural parts of the country, aiming to reduce disparities.
PROVISION 05
Defines a "resilience coordinating network" as a collaboration of various community organizations, including schools, businesses, faith groups, first responders, and health professionals.
This encourages diverse community stakeholders to work together, leveraging different perspectives and resources for comprehensive support systems.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 6 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 23
Introduced in House
JUL 23
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4744
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
House BillHR 4744Health
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
8
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