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H.Res. 1258: Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.

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H.Res. 1258: Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-04-15 · Health · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2010-04-15 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 295 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HRES1258 (2010-05-25), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.

Plain summary

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month; and (2) the finding of the President's Commission on Mental Health that recovery from mental illness is a real possibility and steps can be taken to improve the lives of those living with mental illnesses, which will benefit American families, communities, schools, and workplaces. Recognizes that mental well-being is as important as physical well-being for citizens, communities, businesses, and the economy. Applauds the coalescing of national and community organizations in working to promote public awareness of mental health and in providing critical information and support to the people and families affected by mental illness. Encourages organizations and health practitioners to use Mental Health Month as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness, ensure access to appropriate services, and support overall quality of life for those living with mental illness.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

Expressing support for designation of May 2010 as Mental Health Month.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38] · 105 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Joe Wilson (R-SC), Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA), Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Doris O. Matsui (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and 45 more.

Recorded votes

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A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
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Sources

Record fed-us-cong111-hres1258 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111