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S.Res. 480 · 114th Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of May 2016 as "Mental Health Month".

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3 cosponsors · 2 D, 1 R

3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced May 26, 2016
  2. Senate Passed May 26, 2016

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and encourage individuals to seek care, and (2) the integration of national and local efforts to promote awareness of mental health and to support individuals and families affected by mental illness.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 26, 2016

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and encourage individuals to seek care, and (2) the integration of national and local efforts to promote awareness of mental health and to support individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution supporting the designation of May 2016 as "Mental Health Month".

Latest action (May 26, 2016): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3380-3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297)

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 26, 2016

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced May 26, 2016
  2. Senate Passed May 26, 2016

No recorded floor vote found.