Julia Letlow (R-LA)
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.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day." It aims to prioritize raising awareness and understanding regarding maternal mental health conditions. The text notes that these conditions, such as anxiety and depression, significantly impact American families and can lead to pregnancy-related deaths. The resolution highlights the need for increased research and funding to improve treatment and prevention. Finally, it encourages various levels of government and citizens to support this national day and promote public awareness.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on raising awareness and improving treatment for maternal mental health conditions that disproportionately affect women.
- Scored +5
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The resolution highlights the need for increased access to risk assessments, regular screening, and early intervention mechanisms for maternal mental health.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution recognizes the high prevalence of maternal mental health conditions among female veterans and calls for better research and treatment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: By designating a specific day, the resolution supports goals to raise public awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions (Section 2).
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Support for High-Risk Groups: The resolution aims to highlight the disproportionate impact of these conditions on specific communities, including servicemembers, veterans, rural mothers, and other medically underserved mothers (Section 2).
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Focus on Prevention and Treatment: The text acknowledges the need for more research and better prevention and treatment of maternal mental health conditions (Section 4).
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Public Engagement: The resolution encourages federal, state, and local governments, as well as citizens, to use programs and activities to support the awareness day (Section 5A).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on raising awareness and improving treatment for maternal mental health conditions that disproportionately affect women. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution recognizes the high prevalence of maternal mental health conditions among female veterans and calls for better research and treatment. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges that improving maternal mental health can reduce risks to infant growth and development. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution specifically identifies rural mothers as a high-risk group needing increased awareness and support. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes support for medically underserved mothers who are often in lower-income brackets.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution highlights the need for increased access to risk assessments, regular screening, and early intervention mechanisms for maternal mental health. Does this put more money into medical research? — The text explicitly acknowledges that more research and funding are needed to improve screening and treatment for maternal mental health conditions. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill supports the expansion of access to and quality of treatment and prevention services for maternal mental health.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution notes that a significant number of female veterans experience maternal mental health conditions and advocates for improved treatment and awareness.
- 5/4/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Young KimRepublican · California
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia