Senators Ben Ray Luján, Rob Portman Introduce Resolution To Recognize May As Mental Health Awareness Month U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize May as National Mental Health Awareness Month. Earlier this month, Congressional Mental Health Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-32) and Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “The public health crisis has caused an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges,” Luján said. “After our way of life and economy were disrupted last year, the stress and immense uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 triggered and exacerbated mental health issues in countless Americans. Congress must act urgently to ensure that all Americans struggling with their mental health have access to the programs and resources to get better. As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I’m honored to stand with Senator Portman, Congresswoman Napolitano, and Congressman Katko to bring attention to this issue and highlight the importance of mental health.”