A resolution recognizing Maternal Mental Health Day to raise awareness about maternal mental health.

Bill Number

S.Res. 710

Origin Chamber

Senate

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Health

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)

Last Updated

2026-05-21T10:56:38Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 710) recognizes Maternal Mental Health Day on May 6, 2026 (the first Wednesday in May), to raise awareness about maternal mental health conditions, which affect new mothers and their families.

Key Provisions

• Background facts ("Whereas" clauses) highlight:
• Maternal mental health is essential for families and society.
• These disorders are the most common pregnancy complication but often go undiagnosed or untreated.
• Stats: 85% of new mothers experience "baby blues"; 1 in 5 have conditions affecting 800,000 U.S. families yearly.
• Risks: Poor birth outcomes, bonding issues, child development problems, and 23% of pregnancy-related deaths from suicide or overdose.
• Higher risks for those with depression history, pregnancy complications, stress, or in rural/low-income groups.
• Need for more research and tools for early detection.
• Senate support for the day's goals:

1. Raise awareness of risks, signs, symptoms, and treatments among women, families, providers, and the public.
2. Honor mothers' societal role and acknowledge challenges.
3. Recognize these disorders and suicide as serious public health issues.
4. Promote research on safe treatments, share evidence-based data, and train providers.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• None. This is a non-binding resolution (sense of the Senate), expressing support without creating enforceable laws, funding, or mandates.

Potential Impacts

• Citizens: Increases public awareness, potentially encouraging earlier detection, treatment-seeking, and support for affected mothers and families.
• Government agencies: No direct requirements, but may indirectly support health agencies (e.g., HHS) in awareness efforts.
• No international relations impact.
• Overall: Symbolic boost for voluntary actions like community events, research, and provider education.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Pregnant and postpartum women (especially rural, low-income, or high-risk).
• Families and children (risk of health/development issues).
• Healthcare providers (need training and data).
• Researchers and public health advocates.
• General public (awareness role).

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal/Constitutional: None significant; resolutions like this are common, non-binding expressions without force of law or constitutional concerns.
• Political: Bipartisan sponsorship (e.g., Sens. Marshall, Gillibrand) shows cross-party consensus on maternal health as a priority; referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee for consideration.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Cosponsors (6)

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Recent Actions

• 2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)
• 2026-04-30: Submitted in Senate

Bill Versions

• Recognizing Maternal Mental Health Day to raise awareness about maternal mental health. — issued 2026-04-30 — PDF (3 pages)