Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1206 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month." The resolution aims to recognize the importance of mental health awareness and encourage activities that promote understanding and support for mental health issues. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No additional text or detailed provisions are available for this resolution.
H.Res. 1206 sought to officially recognize May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month but did not advance beyond referral to a subcommittee and expired without enactment.
- The resolution supports the designation of May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
- It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
- The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health but did not progress further and expired.
['Individuals affected by mental health conditions', 'Mental health advocacy organizations', 'Healthcare providers focusing on mental health', 'General public through increased awareness']
['No specific implementation mechanisms or funding are provided in the resolution.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or programs.', 'Lack of detailed provisions limits measurable impact or accountability.']
This resolution fits within ongoing congressional efforts to raise awareness about mental health issues. Such resolutions are commonly used to symbolically recognize important causes and encourage public engagement without creating new laws or funding. The referral to the Subcommittee on Health is a standard procedural step, but the bill did not advance further before expiring.
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['Increased public and institutional awareness of mental health issues during May 2024.', 'Potential encouragement for community organizations and healthcare providers to hold related events or campaigns.', 'Symbolic support that may influence future legislative or policy initiatives on mental health.']
The resolution is symbolic and non-binding, with no direct budgetary or regulatory impact. Transparency considerations include the lack of detailed text and absence of legislative progress beyond subcommittee referral. Oversight is minimal due to the nature of the resolution. The failure or expiration status indicates no formal adoption or implementation.
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