Supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1217 proposes to support the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day." The resolution aims to recognize and raise awareness about mental health issues affecting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No detailed bill text or official summary is available.
H.Res. 1217 sought to establish a commemorative day to highlight mental health concerns in specific communities but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The bill designates May 10, 2024, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day.
- It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- The bill did not progress beyond committee and is currently classified as failed or expired.
['Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities', 'Mental health advocacy organizations focused on these populations', 'Public health agencies involved in mental health awareness and education']
['The resolution does not include funding or enforcement mechanisms, which may limit its practical impact.', 'Lack of detailed legislative text or implementation guidance could affect clarity on how the designation would be promoted or observed.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create legal obligations or direct policy changes.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It reflects ongoing efforts to recognize mental health issues in minority communities through symbolic designations. The resolution did not advance to a vote or enactment and is now considered failed or expired.
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['Increased public awareness and dialogue about mental health issues in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.', 'Potential encouragement for community organizations and public health entities to organize events or campaigns on the designated day.', 'Symbolic recognition may influence future policy discussions or funding priorities related to minority mental health.']
The absence of official bill text and summary limits detailed analysis. The resolution is non-binding and lacks funding or enforcement provisions, which is typical for commemorative designations. Oversight considerations include monitoring whether such symbolic designations translate into substantive policy or resource allocation in the future.
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