Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1134
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Federal advisory bodies
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Medical personnel
Mental health
Mental health services
Mental illness
Presidential commissions
Quality of life
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month; and (2) the findings 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 people, the economy, and the nation.

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 all 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 with mental illness.

action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 

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

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month; and (2) the findings 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 people, the economy, and the nation.

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 all 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 with mental illness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 312). (text: CR 5/13/2008 H3710)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 312).(text: CR 5/13/2008 H3710)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3799-3800)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1134.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3710-3712)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House