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. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 792
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 792Health
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.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care because mental health struggles and suicide among young people are serious and growing problems across the country. This resolution brings attention to these issues and calls for more resources and support for youth. If it passes, it signals a commitment from lawmakers to address youth mental health, which could pave the way for future legislation that provides actual funding or programs.
If this resolution doesn't pass, it means this particular effort to raise awareness and encourage action would not move forward in the House. It highlights the widespread nature of youth mental health challenges and aims to foster a national conversation and response to ensure young people receive the care they need.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Declares that increased investments in youth mental health are needed.
This serves as an official statement from the House that youth mental health is a priority requiring more resources.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes May 31, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Day."
Establishes a specific day to raise public awareness and encourage discussions about youth mental well-being.
PROVISION 03
Recognizes September 9, 2026, and annually thereafter, as "Youth Suicide Prevention Day."
Designates a recurring day to focus efforts on preventing youth suicide and reducing stigma.
PROVISION 04
Encourages State and local governments to adopt and promote these awareness days and invest in comprehensive mental health initiatives.
Aims to prompt action at the local level, where services are often delivered, by urging local engagement.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025
House Res.HRES 792Health
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.
Voters should care because mental health struggles and suicide among young people are serious and growing problems across the country. This resolution brings attention to these issues and calls for more resources and support for youth. If it passes, it signals a commitment from lawmakers to address youth mental health, which could pave the way for future legislation that provides actual funding or programs.
If this resolution doesn't pass, it means this particular effort to raise awareness and encourage action would not move forward in the House. It highlights the widespread nature of youth mental health challenges and aims to foster a national conversation and response to ensure young people receive the care they need.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Declares that increased investments in youth mental health are needed.
This serves as an official statement from the House that youth mental health is a priority requiring more resources.
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Recognizes May 31, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Day."
Establishes a specific day to raise public awareness and encourage discussions about youth mental well-being.
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Recognizes September 9, 2026, and annually thereafter, as "Youth Suicide Prevention Day."
Designates a recurring day to focus efforts on preventing youth suicide and reducing stigma.
med
Encourages State and local governments to adopt and promote these awareness days and invest in comprehensive mental health initiatives.
Aims to prompt action at the local level, where services are often delivered, by urging local engagement.
A formal expression of the opinion or will of a legislative body, but it does not have the force of law or create new legal requirements.
Stigma
A mark of disgrace or negative perception associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person, often leading to discrimination or reluctance to seek help.
Suicidal Ideation
Thoughts about or an unusual preoccupation with suicide.
Accessible Care
Healthcare services that are easy for people to reach, use, and afford when they need them.
Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
Mental health services that are respectful of and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of diverse patients.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Project AWARE
A federal program that helps states and communities improve the mental health of young people.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
OCT 8, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
OCT 8, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.