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Supporting National AANHPI Mental Health Day on May 10, 2026

Original title: Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".

May 7, 2026

mental health AANHPI healthcare public health minority health

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.May 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes a symbolic federal observance intended to encourage state and local health agencies to adopt policies that improve mental health service utilization for AANHPI populations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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AANHPI community

The resolution focuses on their mental health outcomes, data collection, and access to culturally appropriate services.

Federal, State, and local health agencies

The resolution encourages these agencies to adopt new laws, policies, and guidance regarding mental health services.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This House resolution formally supports designating May 10, 2026, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day. It highlights mental health disparities within these communities and encourages government agencies to improve access to culturally appropriate mental health services.

Key Facts

The resolution designates May 10, 2026, as 'National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day'.
56 percent of AANHPI adults report healthcare costs as their most difficult financial burden.
Approximately 65.3 percent of the 2.6 million AANHPI individuals meeting criteria for a mental health problem do not receive treatment.
Between 2018 and 2024, suicide was the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth aged 15 to 24.
The resolution calls for the disaggregation of AANHPI population data to better understand subpopulation mental health needs.
The resolution encourages federal, state, and local health agencies to adopt policies improving mental health service help-seeking rates.
The resolution acknowledges the impact of language barriers and historical discrimination on AANHPI mental health.
The resolution links the observance to May being both AANHPI Heritage Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for mental health services?

No, this is a resolution expressing support for a designated day and encouraging policy changes; it does not appropriate funds.

What is the goal of this designation?

The goal is to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage government agencies to improve the quality and accessibility of care for AANHPI communities.

Why It Matters

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Focus on Data Disaggregation

The resolution explicitly calls for the disaggregation of AANHPI data, reflecting a growing policy trend to move away from treating AANHPI as a monolithic group in health statistics.

AANHPI community

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce“Committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

other119th Congress“Legislative session.”Map →

personMs. Chu“Primary sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

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