# 119-hres-1256: Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions.

119-hres-1256, Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1256
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day** would be designated for May 6, 2026 to raise public understanding of maternal mental health conditions. The resolution notes that about 1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 medically underserved women experience a maternal mental health condition each year, affecting roughly 800,000 American families and leaving 75 percent untreated. It highlights high rates among servicemembers and veterans, links these conditions to pregnancy-related deaths and infant risks, and urges more research, funding, and public support including the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2026-05-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA), 2026-05-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2026-05-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1256 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1256)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-3277: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3277)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1256 (as of 2026-09-21).