Expressing support for the recognition of September 2025 as National Children’s Emotional Wellness Month and for increased public awareness regarding children’s emotional health and wellness.
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In CommitteeMrs. Kim (for herself, Mrs. Watson Coleman, and Mr. Correa) …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 759) that expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding children's mental and emotional health. It is a non-binding, symbolic resolution that:
- Supports recognizing September 2025 as "National Children's Emotional Wellness Month"
- Encourages increased public awareness about children's emotional health issues
- Acknowledges concern about rising rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety among American children
- Thanks pediatric and mental health professionals and nonprofit organizations for their work
- Endorses maternal and paternal mental health care as a way to promote children's emotional well-being
Important context: As a House Resolution (not a bill), this does not create new laws, allocate funding, or establish new programs. It is purely an expression of congressional sentiment.
Who Benefits and How
American children and families: The resolution aims to raise public awareness about children's mental health challenges, which could indirectly benefit families by encouraging conversations, reducing stigma, and promoting attention to these issues.
Mental health professionals and organizations: The resolution publicly thanks and recognizes pediatric and mental health workers and nonprofit organizations, providing symbolic validation of their work.
Parents: The resolution explicitly endorses parental mental health care as beneficial for children, which could help normalize parents seeking mental health support.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No direct burdens: Because this is a non-binding resolution with no enforcement mechanism, funding requirements, or regulatory mandates, no entity bears a direct burden from this resolution.
Key Provisions
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Recognition of National Children's Emotional Wellness Month - Expresses support for designating September 2025 for this awareness purpose
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Concern about youth mental health crisis - Formally acknowledges rising rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety among American children
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Recognition of healthcare workers - Thanks the pediatric and mental health workforce and nonprofit organizations for their services
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Support for parental mental health - Endorses maternal and paternal mental health care as an effective approach to promoting children's emotional well-being
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
The bill aims to promote children's emotional well-being by raising awareness, addressing rising mental health issues among American children, and supporting maternal and paternal mental healthcare.
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