119-HRES-792 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A symbolic House resolution would mark May 31, 2026 as Youth Mental Health Day and make September 9 an annual Youth Suicide Prevention Day, while urging more investment and support for young people’s mental health.

What It Does

This is a simple House resolution (not a law). It declares that youth mental health needs more attention and resources; recognizes two awareness dates (May 31, 2026 for Youth Mental Health Day and September 9 each year, starting in 2026, for Youth Suicide Prevention Day); and encourages states and localities to observe these days and invest in school- and community-based mental health programs. It also highlights existing efforts like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and calls for reducing stigma so more young people get help.

Who’s For It

• Sponsor: Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ).
• Original backers (all Democrats listed on introduction): Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Yvette Clarke, Sylvia Garcia, Dan Goldman, Seth Moulton, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Andrea Salinas, Shri Thanedar, Bennie Thompson, Rashida Tlaib, and Paul Tonko.
• Supporters’ rationale (from the text): raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging investment in accessible, culturally competent youth mental health care, especially in schools and communities.

Who’s Against It

• No formal opposition is recorded at introduction.
• Potential critiques (noted broadly for similar resolutions): it’s purely symbolic; concerns about federal encouragement leading to future spending; preference for state/local control over health initiatives.

What’s Next

Status as of October 9, 2025: Introduced on October 8, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The committee may take no action, hold a hearing or markup, or the resolution could be brought to the House floor. If adopted, it would reflect the House’s position; it does not go to the Senate or President.

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