A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 714
- 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 S2177)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-28T14:35:51Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 714) supports designating May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day". It aims to raise awareness of mental health challenges faced by the AANHPI community, highlight their contributions, and promote better access to culturally appropriate care.
Key Provisions
- Supports the designation of May 10, 2026, as National AANHPI Mental Health Day.
- Recognizes the 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.
- Highlights how celebrating cultural and linguistic heritage supports 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 noting AANHPI population growth, diversity, healthcare affordability issues, low mental health service use (e.g., 65.3% untreated), high youth suicide rates, needs for better data disaggregation, language access, more providers, and stigma reduction amid discrimination.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is a non-binding resolution expressing the Senate's sense; it does not create enforceable laws or amend statutes.
Potential Impacts
- Citizens: Increases public awareness of AANHPI mental health issues, potentially reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking, especially during National AANHPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Government agencies: No mandates, but encourages voluntary policy changes to improve service access; minimal direct costs or obligations.
- International relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- AANHPI community (fast-growing, diverse group facing mental health disparities).
- Mental health providers and paraprofessionals serving AANHPI populations.
- Federal, state, and local health agencies.
- Sponsors: Senators Hirono, Booker, Gillibrand, Markey, Padilla, Rosen, Schatz, and Warren.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None significant; as a simple resolution, it has no force of law and does not require presidential approval or affect rights.
- Political: Signals bipartisan Senate support (introduced April 30, 2026; referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee) for AANHPI health equity, potentially influencing future funding or legislation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (7)
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2177)
- 2026-04-30: Submitted in Senate
Bill Versions
- Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day. — issued 2026-04-30 — PDF (4 pages)