HRES 1098 United States House · 117th Congress

Supporting the designation of May 10, 2022, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day.

HRES 1098 designates May 10, 2022, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day. The resolution symbolically recognizes the mental health challenges faced by the AANHPI community, including low service utilization rates and high suicide rates among youth. It encourages federal, state, and local health agencies to improve mental health awareness and culturally appropriate care for AANHPI communities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of these issues.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 10, 2022 Last action May 10, 2022