legislation: 109-sres-605
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| 109-sres-605 | 109 | sres | 605 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues and that Congress should act to end discrimination against citizens of the United States who live with a mental illness by making legislation relating to mental health parity a priority for the 110th Congress. | Health | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-30 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10755) | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) on the fourth anniversary of his passing, Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues throughout his career; (2) Congress should act to end the discrimination against U.S. citizens who live with a mental illness by guaranteeing equal status for mental and physical illness by health insurance companies; and (3) mental health parity legislation should be a priority for consideration in the 110th Congress. | 2023-01-12T17:52:00Z |