Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and encourage individuals to seek care, and (2) the integration of national and local efforts to promote awareness of mental health and to support individuals and families affected by mental illness.
A resolution supporting the designation of May 2016 as "Mental Health Month".
Bill journey · stage 3 of 5
Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 26, 2016)
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and encourage individuals to seek care, and (2) the integration of national and local efforts to promote awareness of mental health and to support individuals and families affected by mental illness.
What just happenedMay 26, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3380-3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297)
Who’s behind it
- Agreed to SenateMay 26, 2016
- May 26, 2016Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3380-3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297)
- May 26, 2016Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3380-3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297)
- May 26, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and encourage individuals to seek care, and (2) the integration of national and local efforts to promote awareness of mental health and to support individuals and families affected by mental illness.