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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1256

Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions.

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Introduced 2026-05-04Topic: public health · health care · veterans militaryCommemorative

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day." It supports the goal of raising public awareness of maternal mental health conditions and the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, including how these conditions affect servicemembers, veterans, rural mothers, and other medically underserved mothers. It acknowledges a need for more research, prevention, and treatment of these conditions. It encourages federal, state, and local governments and citizens to support the day through programs and activities. The resolution does not create new programs or provide funding.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-05-04HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.refer
2026-05-04Submitted in Houseintroduce
2026-05-04HouseSubmitted in Houserefer
2026-05-04Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-20. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.