Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1258
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
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 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 living with mental illness.

action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month; and (2) the finding of the President's Commission on Mental Health that recovery from mental illness is a real possibility and steps can be taken to improve the lives of those living with mental illnesses, which will benefit American families, communities, schools, and workplaces.

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR 5/24/2010 H3710)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 295).(text: CR 5/24/2010 H3710)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3767-3768)
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1258.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3709-3712)
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Ms. Matsui moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House