US HR640 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress


Status

April 27 2012 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month, and (2) the finding of the President's Commission on Mental Health that the nation's failure to prioritize mental health is a national tragedy. Recognizes that mental well-being is as important as physical well-being for citizens, communities, businesses, and the economy.Applauds the coalescing of national and community organizations in working to promote public awareness of mental health and in providing critical information and support to the people and families affected by mental illness. Encourages organizations and health practitioners to use Mental Health Month as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness, ensure access to appropriate services, and support overall quality of life for those living with mental illness.

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Title

Expressing support for designation of May 2012 as Mental Health Month.

Sponsors

Rep Napolitano, Grace F.Rep Austria, SteveRep Baca, JoeRep Baldwin, Tammy
Rep Berkley, ShelleyRep Bonamici, SuzanneRep Bordallo, Madeleine Z.Rep Brady, Robert A.
Rep Brown, CorrineRep Capps, LoisRep Carnahan, RussRep Chu, Judy
Rep Cicilline, David N.Rep Clarke, Yvette D.Rep Clyburn, James E.Rep Crowley, Joseph
Rep Davis, Danny K.Rep Doggett, LloydRep Edwards, Donna F.Rep Ellison, Keith
Rep Farr, SamRep Filner, BobRep Gonzalez, Charles A.Rep Green, Al
Rep Grijalva, Raul M.Rep Gutierrez, Luis V.Rep Hahn, JaniceRep Hastings, Alcee L.
Rep Hinchey, Maurice D.Rep Hinojosa, RubenRep Hirono, Mazie K.Rep Honda, Michael M.
Rep Israel, SteveRep Kaptur, MarcyRep Keating, William R.Rep Kucinich, Dennis J.
Rep Lee, BarbaraRep Levin, Sander M.Rep Lewis, JohnRep Lipinski, Daniel
Rep Lofgren, ZoeRep Lowey, Nita M.Rep Lujan, Ben RayRep Maloney, Carolyn B.
Rep Matsui, Doris O.Rep McCollum, BettyRep McNerney, JerryRep Meeks, Gregory W.
Rep Miller, GeorgeRep Moore, GwenRep Murphy, TimRep Olver, John W.
Rep Owens, William L.Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr.Rep Pastor, EdRep Pierluisi, Pedro R.
Rep Polis, JaredRep Rangel, Charles B.Rep Reyes, SilvestreRep Richardson, Laura
Rep Roybal-Allard, LucilleRep Rush, Bobby L.Rep Ryan, TimRep Sanchez, Linda T.
Rep Schiff, Adam B.Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y.Rep Serrano, Jose E.Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh
Rep Speier, JackieRep Stark, Fortney PeteRep Thompson, Bennie G.Rep Thompson, Glenn
Rep Thompson, MikeRep Tonko, Paul D.Rep Towns, EdolphusRep Tsongas, Niki
Rep Van Hollen, ChrisRep Wasserman Schultz, DebbieRep Waters, MaxineRep Watt, Melvin L.
Rep Waxman, Henry A.Rep Woolsey, Lynn C.

History

DateChamberAction
2012-04-27HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2012-04-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Same As/Similar To

HR214 (Related) 2011-04-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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