H.Res.1256

Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions.

Introduced·5/4/26

Supports the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" to raise awareness of maternal mental health conditions.

The bill expresses support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day." It highlights the importance of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions, which affect 1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 medically underserved women annually. The bill emphasizes the need for increased access to risk assessments, regular screening, and early intervention mechanisms to treat these conditions, which can lead to severe health impacts on mothers and their children.

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May 4

House

Submitted in House

May 4

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.