Bills · S 2445
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2445Health
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 24· LAST ACTION JUL 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it offers a proactive, community-based approach to mental health, shifting focus from just treating mental illness to preventing it and building overall well-being. If this bill becomes law, communities would have access to federal funds to design programs tailored to their unique needs, helping to address issues like stress, trauma, and social isolation before they escalate into more severe mental health conditions. This could lead to healthier, more connected communities with stronger support systems.
If the bill doesn't pass, many communities might continue to struggle with limited resources for mental health prevention and promotion, relying mostly on clinical treatment options which may not be accessible or culturally appropriate for everyone. This bill aims to fill a gap by empowering local groups to create accessible, preventative mental wellness initiatives that could reduce the overall burden on healthcare systems and improve public health.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a grant program for community mental wellness and resilience, divided into planning grants and program grants.
This creates a new mechanism for federal funding to support community-led mental health initiatives.
PROVISION 02
Awards planning grants of up to $250,000 to help local organizations form networks and assess community mental health needs.
These grants provide the initial resources necessary for communities to organize and strategically plan their mental wellness programs.
PROVISION 03
Awards program grants of up to $500,000 per year for up to four years for establishing, operating, or expanding community mental wellness and resilience programs.
These larger grants provide sustained funding for the actual implementation and growth of community-based mental health support.
PROVISION 04
Requires 20% of program grant funds to be reserved for community mental wellness and resilience programs in rural areas.
This ensures that underserved rural communities receive dedicated support for mental health initiatives.
PROVISION 05
Defines "resilience coordinating networks" as groups composed of representatives from at least five diverse community categories (e.g., schools, businesses, faith groups, health organizations).
This ensures broad community involvement and a comprehensive, multi-sector approach to mental wellness.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 24
Introduced in Senate
JUL 24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2445
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 24, 2025
Last actionJul 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 24, 2025
Senate BillS 2445Health
Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 24, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
2
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