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119-hres-1579119th Congress

Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026, as "National Children's Emotional Wellness Month" and for increased public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.

Sponsored By: Representative Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

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Summary

This bill would recognize September 2026 as National Children's Emotional Wellness Month and push for wider public awareness of children’s emotional health and early support to prevent long-term problems. It highlights the role of families, schools, caregivers, and community leaders in teaching emotional literacy and building resilience.

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  • Families: Encouraged to pursue early emotional support, education, and healing interventions that the resolution says can reduce long-term suffering and mental health risk.
  • Schools and educators: Urged to run school-based emotional wellness initiatives, workshops, and programming that teach emotional skills and resilience.
  • Community groups and health professionals: Asked to join public campaigns and educational events. The resolution names the purple and green striped ribbon as the awareness symbol and cites a nonprofit model from California as an example.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

CA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

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