Healthcare (Mental Health)

passed · United States · Senate May 19, 2025

SRES 143: A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

This resolution designates May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise public awareness about mental health challenges in farming and ranching. It directly affects farmers and farmworkers, who face significantly higher suicide rates (3.5x the general population for farmers, 1.4x for farmworkers) and unique stressors like weather, labor shortages, and market fluctuations. The resolution highlights existing USDA resources like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and encourages the public to observe the day to reduce stigma and promote mental well-being in the agricultural workforce. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new programs but aims to foster awareness during National Mental Health Awareness Month.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution designates Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to reduce stigma, highlight high suicide rates, and promote existing USDA mental health resources, directly supporting mental health services within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 10, 2025

SRES 318: A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.

This non-binding resolution recognizes climate change as a growing public health threat and urges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prioritize climate resilience in healthcare. It recommends specific actions, including reinstating the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, directing funding toward underserved communities for infrastructure upgrades, establishing worker heat protection standards, and requiring annual progress reports on health equity outcomes. The resolution directly affects HHS agencies, healthcare providers (especially in rural, Tribal, and low-income areas), and workers facing climate-related health risks. It does not create new laws but calls for coordinated federal action to address climate-driven health impacts like heat-related illnesses, mental health strain, and disease spread.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly recognizes climate change as a public health threat and urges HHS to prioritize climate resilience, directing funds for infrastructure upgrades and health equity measures related to climate impacts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates HHS to prioritize climate resilience in healthcare, directs funding for underserved community infrastructure, and requires health equity reports - directly advancing healthcare access and equity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly recommends establishing 'worker heat protection standards,' directly advancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment policies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Mental Health Public Health

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passed · United States · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SRES 422: A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

SRES 422 is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a serious health condition affecting many women and girls. It formally supports designating September 2025 as "PCOS Awareness Month" to raise public and medical awareness about PCOS and its related health risks, including infertility, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges. The resolution urges improved diagnosis, treatment, and research but does not create new laws or allocate funding. Introduced by Senators Warren, Fischer, Blumenthal, and others, it serves solely as an awareness tool without legal force.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution urges improved PCOS diagnosis, treatment, and research for related health risks (infertility, diabetes, mental health), advancing patient awareness and care without funding restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 10, 2025

HRES 944: Impeaching Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

HRES 944 is a House resolution proposing the impeachment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, alleging he violated his constitutional duties. The resolution claims he canceled over 2,600 biomedical research grants ($8.9 billion in funding), shut down key public health programs (including childhood cancer research and mental health services), and undermined vaccine safety policies by firing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and removing vaccines from CDC recommendations. It further alleges he made false public statements about health issues (like linking vaccines to autism) and terminated programs like water fluoridation directives. This resolution directly affects public health research, medical innovation, and access to services like reproductive care and pandemic preparedness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets defunding of biomedical grants ($8.9B) and shutdown of mental health/cancer programs, seeking impeachment to protect healthcare initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 2, 2025

S 1264: Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025

This bill establishes a 5-year Medicare demonstration program (2025-2030) testing integrated care models for patients with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions. Eligible hospitals in underserved communities must develop plans addressing social determinants like housing and food access while coordinating care across providers. The program tracks outcomes including reduced emergency visits, cost savings, and improved health metrics, with findings reported to Congress by 2031. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with serious mental illness plus chronic conditions or high-risk circumstances (e.g., frail elderly, disability) in vulnerable communities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Medicare-funded integrated care program for mental/physical comorbidities, addressing social determinants and improving outcomes - directly supports mental health services expansion.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates hospitals in underserved areas to address housing as a social determinant in integrated care plans, directly linking housing access to health outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2025

HRES 671: Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.

HRES 671 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for treating mental health with the same priority as physical health to combat suicide and overdose epidemics. It calls for enforcing existing mental health parity laws in insurance coverage, reducing cultural stigma around mental illness, and backing the 2024 National Suicide Prevention Strategy. The resolution directs the House to advocate for increased funding and resources to expand mental health workforce capacity, improve access to medication-assisted treatment, and implement evidence-based suicide prevention programs. It specifically emphasizes supporting school-based mental health services, culturally tailored care, and digital campaigns targeting youth. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds but urges federal and state action on these priorities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnforces mental health parity in insurance, advocates for increased funding, and reduces stigma to advance mental health services as part of healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3521: PEERS Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare coverage to include peer support services for beneficiaries with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. It requires Medicare to cover these services when provided by certified peer support specialists at community mental health centers, rural health clinics, or similar facilities. Peer support specialists must be individuals recovering from similar conditions and certified under specific guidelines. The policy change takes effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting Medicare beneficiaries seeking these services and the certified providers offering them.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage to include peer support services for mental health/substance use disorders, directly advancing patient access to mental health care.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands Medicare mental health coverage for beneficiaries, directly benefiting veterans who use Medicare for mental health services like PTSD treatment.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Mental Health Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Oct 31, 2025

HR 5899: Caring for Mothers Act of 2025

The Caring for Mothers Act of 2025 requires health insurance plans to cover pregnancy-related care, postpartum care, and mental health services for birth mothers who place their newborns for adoption. It directly affects birth mothers (citizens or lawfully present individuals who are pregnant or within six months postpartum) and their health insurance plans. To activate coverage, an adoptive parent must submit a joint request with the birth mother, including attestations about the adoption plan. Coverage begins the month after the request is received and lasts up to one year from the child’s birth, ending if either party requests termination. The law explicitly states it does not require an adoption to proceed or impose penalties if adoption is not completed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pregnancy, postpartum, and mental health services, expanding access to critical maternal care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 266: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, extending mental health support programs for healthcare professionals through 2029. It updates existing provisions to require annual reporting on program implementation and expands funding eligibility to include organizations focused on reducing administrative burdens for healthcare workers. The bill directly affects healthcare providers by maintaining access to confidential mental health and substance use disorder services through federally supported initiatives. Key changes include extending the program period from 2022-2024 to 2025-2029 and adding specific criteria for grant recipients to address workplace stressors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends mental health support for healthcare providers through 2029, expands funding eligibility, and requires annual reporting to strengthen services, directly advancing mental health care access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends mental health support and reduces administrative burdens for healthcare workers, directly advancing workplace well-being and safety protections within labor context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 929: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, extending mental health support programs for healthcare professionals through 2030 (previously ending in 2024). It requires funded programs to specifically address reducing administrative burdens on healthcare workers while continuing to promote access to mental health and substance use disorder services. The legislation directly affects healthcare providers across the U.S. who may access these federally supported resources. Key provisions include extending funding periods and mandating that grant recipients focus on easing workplace administrative tasks, alongside maintaining existing awareness initiatives. The bill does not create new programs but continues and refines existing mental health support for the healthcare workforce.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReauthorizes mental health support for healthcare providers through 2030, extends funding, and mandates reduced administrative burdens while promoting access to mental health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends mental health support for healthcare workers, specifically reducing administrative burdens and promoting workplace well-being, directly advancing labor/employment standards for providers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Substance Abuse

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