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HRES619119th Congress

Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.

Sponsored By: Representative Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Introduced

Summary

Addressing mental health disparities facing Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. This resolution would spotlight high rates of mental illness, suicide, and treatment gaps in minority communities and urge tailored access, culturally competent care, and more resources.

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  • Families and pregnant parents: Would push for more prenatal and postpartum screening and treatment for minority parents, where over half of pregnant minority individuals do not receive care.
  • Youth: Would target rising suicide risk and underdiagnosis among minority youth, noting that 1 in 5 Black high school students seriously considered attempting suicide in 2021.
  • Mental health workforce and access: Would call for culturally specific services and a more diverse workforce because minority providers account for less than one-fifth of the profession and language and insurance barriers limit care.
  • Tribes and territories: Would seek resources and funding that include U.S. territories and federally recognized Tribes to address disproportionate insurance gaps facing Native and Indigenous people.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

TX • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

Roll Call Votes

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