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.

Julia Letlow

Republican · LA · Representative

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• Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2)Original· 2026-05-04
• Robin L. Kelly (D-IL-2)Original· 2026-05-04
• Young Kim (R-CA-40)Original· 2026-05-04

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-04

Source: Congress.gov

This resolution designates May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" to increase public understanding of mental health issues that affect pregnant women and new mothers, such as depression and anxiety. The measure aims to encourage healthcare providers, employers, and communities to better recognize and support maternal mental health needs. While this is a symbolic designation rather than a law creating new programs or funding, it signals congressional support for raising awareness about a health issue that affects millions of women during and after pregnancy.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1256 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session 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. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 4, 2026 Ms. Letlow (for herself, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mrs. Kim, and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION 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. Whereas 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 3 medically underserved women, experience a maternal mental health condition each year, impacting an estimated 800,000 American families; Whereas over \1/3\ of female active duty servicemembers and military spouses, and almost \2/3\ of retirees, are diagnosed with a maternal mental health condition during the perinatal period; Whereas maternal mental health conditions are among the most common health conditions during the perinatal period, including anxiety, substance use disorder, and depression; Whereas 22.5 percent of pregnancy-related deaths were caused by a mental health condition, of which approximately \1/3\ of mothers died by suicide and \2/3\ by overdose; Whereas 87 percent of pregnancy-related deaths (and 100 percent of deaths by suicide and overdose) are preventable; Whereas maternal mental health conditions increase the risk of infant mortality, preterm birth, and low birth weight, and impede infant growth and development; Whereas 75 percent of mothers with a maternal mental health condition never receive treatment; Whereas untreated maternal mental health conditions cost the United States economy $14,200,000,000 each year due to productivity loss, preterm births, child behavioral and developmental costs, and other health costs; Whereas maternal mental health conditions during the prenatal and perinatal periods are easily treatable with increased access to risk assessments, regular screening, and other early intervention mechanisms; and Whereas more research and funding are needed to build upon evidence-based best practices for improved screening and treatment efforts, expand access to and quality of treatment and prevention services, and improve health outcomes for mothers, infants, and communities: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes and supports the designation of ``National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day''; (2) supports the goals and ideals of a national day to raise public awareness and understanding around maternal mental health conditions, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, and maternal mental health's disproportionate impact on high- risk communities, including servicemembers, veterans, rural mothers, and other medically underserved mothers; (3) recognizes the risks affiliated with untreated maternal mental health conditions and the negative health impacts on mothers and their children; (4) acknowledges the need for further research on, and prevention and treatment of, maternal mental health conditions; and (5) encourages Federal, State, and local governments and citizens of the United States-- (A) to support National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day through programs and activities; and (B) to promote public awareness of maternal mental health conditions. <all>

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