Expressing support for the designation of April as "Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month".
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1165 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating April as "Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month." The resolution aims to raise awareness about co-occurring disorders, which involve the simultaneous presence of mental health and substance use disorders. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No additional legislative text or detailed provisions are available for this resolution.
H.Res.1165 is a non-binding resolution intended to promote awareness of co-occurring disorders by designating April as an awareness month, but it did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and has expired.
- The resolution supports the designation of April as "Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month."
- It focuses on raising public awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders.
- The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but did not advance and is now failed or expired.
['Individuals living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders', 'Mental health and substance use disorder advocacy organizations', 'Healthcare providers specializing in behavioral health', 'Public health agencies involved in awareness and education']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions, which may limit its practical impact.', "The resolution's failure to advance may reflect challenges in legislative prioritization or competing agendas.", 'Lack of detailed provisions means no direct implementation or enforcement mechanisms are established.']
This resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health. It is part of a broader legislative practice of designating awareness months to highlight public health issues. The resolution did not receive further action and expired, indicating it was not prioritized for passage during this session.
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['Raising awareness through such designations can potentially increase public understanding and reduce stigma associated with co-occurring disorders.', 'May encourage advocacy groups and public health entities to organize related events or campaigns during April.', 'Could indirectly influence future policy discussions or funding priorities related to mental health and substance use disorders.']
The resolution is symbolic and does not contain enforceable provisions, funding authorizations, or detailed policy measures. Transparency considerations focus on the lack of substantive legislative text and the absence of progress beyond subcommittee referral. Monitoring similar resolutions can provide insight into congressional priorities on public health awareness.
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