Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of mental health awareness, mental disorders, and early detection of mental illnesses to facilitate entry into treatment.

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Introduced

27 January 2000

Last action

3 February 2000 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

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3 June 2026

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all Americans should find out more about mental health services in their communities and seek mental health treatment when necessary; (2) the Secretary of Education should encourage, establish, and promote a mental health campaign in elementary and secondary schools across the Nation; and (3) the Federal Government has a responsibility to endeavor to raise awareness about mental health and continue to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, mental health services.

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Timeline

27 January 2000
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
27 January 2000
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 January 2000
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 February 2000
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/243
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