Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
AANHPI Mental Health Awareness Day
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Resolutions that recognize specific groups or awareness days are common and usually pass without much opposition.
Key Points
- This resolution asks the House of Representatives to name May 10, 2026, as a special day to focus on mental health for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
- It highlights that many people in these communities struggle to find or afford mental health care, with about 65 percent of those who need help not receiving any treatment.
- The resolution calls for more healthcare workers who understand different cultures and speak multiple languages to help bridge the gap in care.
- It also encourages the government to improve how they collect data so they can better understand the specific needs of different groups within the AANHPI community.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
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