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HRES 1481118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for the recognition of September 2024 as "National Children's Emotional Wellness Month" and for increased public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 16, 2024
Latest Action Date
Sep 20, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1481 from the 118th Congress expresses support for recognizing September 2024 as "National Children's Emotional Wellness Month". The resolution aims to increase public awareness about children's emotional health and wellness. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No detailed legislative text or summary is available to provide additional specifics on provisions or implementation.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1481 sought to promote awareness of children's emotional wellness by designating a national month but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution designates September 2024 as National Children's Emotional Wellness Month.
  • It focuses on raising public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Children and families concerned with emotional health', 'Public health and mental health advocacy organizations', "Educational and healthcare providers focusing on children's wellness"]

Potential Concerns

['No funding or enforcement mechanisms are specified, which may limit practical impact.', 'As a resolution, it does not create binding legal obligations or programs.', 'Lack of detailed provisions may result in limited measurable outcomes.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee. It aligns with ongoing public health interests in mental and emotional wellness but did not receive further legislative consideration and expired.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["Increased public discourse on children's emotional wellness during September 2024.", 'Potential encouragement for local or private organizations to hold related awareness events.', "Possible influence on future legislative efforts addressing children's mental health."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis. As a non-binding resolution without funding or enforcement, the measure primarily serves a symbolic and awareness-raising role. Tracking similar resolutions and their committee progress can provide insight into congressional priorities on children's health issues.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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