Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026, as "National Children's Emotional Wellness Month" and for increased public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1579 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1579

Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026, as ``National Children's Emotional Wellness Month'' and for increased public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 24, 2026

Mrs. Kim (for herself and Mr. Correa) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026, as ``National Children's Emotional Wellness Month'' and for increased public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.

Whereas the emotional well-being of children is foundational to their ability to learn, grow, form healthy relationships, and thrive as resilient, empowered adults; Whereas thousands of children throughout the United States experience emotional challenges due to trauma, mental health struggles, family instability, bullying, academic pressures, and social isolation; Whereas early emotional support, education, and healing interventions can prevent long-term suffering, reduce risk of mental illness, and foster healthier, more connected communities; Whereas families, educators, caregivers, health professionals, and community leaders play a vital role in supporting children's emotional wellness through compassion, communication, presence, and informed care; Whereas the purple and green striped ribbon represents the awareness of children's emotional wellness and the charitable goodness of people and businesses who publicly support children's mental health and emotional wellness; Whereas, the Extraordinary Lives Foundation, through its unique upstream approach to awareness, prevention, and early intervention, is effectively caring for the mental health needs of children and their families throughout California, teaching children the importance of emotional wellness as a foundational set of life skills; and Whereas a national month of awareness will encourage intentional reflection, education, and action to uplift the emotional needs of all children: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the recognition of ``Children's Emotional Wellness Month''; and (2) encourages all individuals, communities, schools, organizations, and Government agencies to observe through educational programming and workshops, school-based emotional wellness initiatives, and public campaigns promoting emotional literacy and resilience. <all>