# 119-sres-249: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

119-sres-249, A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM); status introduced (as of 2026-09-25).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-249
- As of: 2026-09-25
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-249
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-25

## Summary

**Designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month** to reduce stigma and spotlight recovery. This resolution would declare mental health a national priority, support increasing access to services, call for more resources in schools to detect and treat childhood mental illness early, highlight suicide prevention and concerns about social media's impact on youth, note the higher mental health needs of veterans, and encourage individuals and organizations to observe the month to improve awareness and access to care.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-249 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/249)

## Related
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-249 (as of 2026-09-25).