Posts - Bill - HRES 671 Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.
house 09/02/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health by improving insurance coverage, reducing stigma, and increasing resources to prevent suicide and drug overdoses across the country. Our goal is to support stronger mental health services and promote early intervention for those in need.
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HRES 671 - Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.
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left-leaning 09/02/2025
If you can get an MRI for a broken bone, you should be able to get help for a broken mind—period.
moderate 09/02/2025
Paralleling mental and physical health coverage is common sense, even if politics often muddy the waters.
right-leaning 09/02/2025
Putting mental health on par sounds nice until the bill comes due in higher premiums and government overreach.
left-leaning 09/02/2025
Finally, a bill that says mental health deserves a seat at the healthcare table—no more second-class treatment.
moderate 09/02/2025
Whether left or right, ignoring this epidemic isn’t an option—let’s just get mental health right.
left-leaning 09/02/2025
Mental health isn't a luxury—it's life or death, and it’s about time Congress treats it that way.
right-leaning 09/02/2025
Sure, mental health matters—but let's not drown in bureaucracy and forget personal responsibility.
right-leaning 09/02/2025
Support for mental health is fine, but let’s not turn every hardship into a federal spending spree.
moderate 09/02/2025
Equal footing for mental health sounds sensible; people need care, not debates.