Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1260
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-21T08:07:41Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1260) supports designating May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day". It aims to raise awareness about mental health challenges faced by the AANHPI community, highlight barriers to care, and promote culturally appropriate solutions.
Key Provisions
- Supports the designation of the specified day to focus on AANHPI mental health.
- Recognizes the critical role of mental health in family and community well-being.
- Acknowledges the need to increase awareness and improve mental health care quality for AANHPI communities.
- Recognizes that embracing cultural and linguistic heritage supports better mental health.
- Encourages federal, state, and local health agencies to create laws, policies, and guidance to boost mental health service use among AANHPI and other communities of color.
The resolution includes a preamble with "Whereas" clauses detailing AANHPI diversity, healthcare affordability issues, low mental health service use (e.g., 65.3% untreated), rising youth suicide rates, data disaggregation needs, language barriers, provider shortages, discrimination impacts, and stigma reduction.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support; it does not create, amend, or repeal any laws.
Potential Impacts
- Citizens: Raises public awareness of AANHPI mental health issues, potentially reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking; aligns with May as both AANHPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Government agencies: Non-mandatory encouragement for policy improvements, which could inspire voluntary actions like better data collection or language-accessible services.
- International relations: No impact.
- Overall, primarily symbolic, fostering cultural recognition and community support without enforceable requirements.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- AANHPI community: Primary focus, addressing their unique mental health needs, diversity, and barriers.
- Mental health providers and paraprofessionals: Highlighted need for more culturally competent staff and training.
- Federal, state, and local health agencies: Encouraged to improve services and policies.
- Bipartisan congressional sponsors (introduced by Rep. Chu and 25+ cosponsors, including Democrats and Republicans like Rep. Mullin).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None significant; resolutions like this are standard congressional tools for awareness without legal force, posing no constitutional concerns.
- Political: Demonstrates congressional attention to AANHPI issues amid growing population and health disparities; referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review, signaling potential for future supportive legislation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (28)
Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47], Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-05-07: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day". — issued 2026-05-07 — PDF (4 pages)