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Support for National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day

Original title: 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.

May 4, 2026

maternal health mental health public health women's health awareness day

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.May 4, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The establishes federal recognition for a specific awareness day, which serves to prioritize maternal mental health in public policy and encourages increased funding and research for screening and treatment services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Mothers and families

The resolution focuses on health outcomes and awareness for mothers experiencing perinatal mental health conditions.

Servicemembers and veterans

The resolution specifically identifies these groups as high-risk populations for maternal mental health conditions.

Federal, State, and local governments

The resolution encourages these entities to support the awareness day through programs and activities.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This House formally supports designating May 6, 2026, as National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day. It highlights the prevalence of maternal mental health conditions and encourages government and public efforts to improve awareness, screening, and treatment.

Key Facts

Designates May 6, 2026, as 'National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day'.
States that 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 3 medically underserved women, experience a maternal mental health condition annually.
Notes that maternal mental health conditions cost the U.S. economy $14.2 billion annually.
Reports that 22.5 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are caused by mental health conditions.
States that 87 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are considered preventable.
Notes that 75 percent of mothers with a maternal mental health condition do not receive treatment.
Highlights that over 1/3 of female active duty servicemembers and military spouses, and nearly 2/3 of retirees, are diagnosed with a maternal mental health condition during the perinatal period.
Encourages federal, state, and local governments to support the awareness day through programs and activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide new funding for maternal mental health?

No, this is a expressing support for an awareness day and the goals of improving maternal mental health; it does not allocate specific federal funds.

What is the purpose of National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day?

The purpose is to raise public awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions, promote the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, and highlight the need for better screening and treatment.

Why It Matters

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Focus on Military Maternal Health

The resolution explicitly highlights the high prevalence of maternal mental health conditions among active duty servicemembers and military spouses, signaling a policy focus on this specific demographic.

United States military

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

personMrs. Kiggans of Virginia“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

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

personMrs. Kim“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMs. Kelly of Illinois“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

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