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Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-697| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (54)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

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  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution formally recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable national public health problem, emphasizing its significant impact across various demographics. It expresses strong support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10 as "World Suicide Prevention Day" to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts. The House of Representatives declares suicide prevention a national priority, acknowledging that effective strategies must be diverse and tailored to different populations. It highlights that suicide is often an impulsive act stemming from overwhelming hopelessness and despair, and that mental health is as crucial as physical health. Furthermore, the resolution supports the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies aimed at increasing access to quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services. This includes addressing the stigma associated with mental health conditions that often hinders individuals from seeking help.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1436
Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".
Sep 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1436
    Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".


  • September 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-697| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
This resolution formally recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable national public health problem, emphasizing its significant impact across various demographics. It expresses strong support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10 as "World Suicide Prevention Day" to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts. The House of Representatives declares suicide prevention a national priority, acknowledging that effective strategies must be diverse and tailored to different populations. It highlights that suicide is often an impulsive act stemming from overwhelming hopelessness and despair, and that mental health is as crucial as physical health. Furthermore, the resolution supports the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies aimed at increasing access to quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services. This includes addressing the stigma associated with mental health conditions that often hinders individuals from seeking help.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1436
Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".
Sep 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1436
    Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".


  • September 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (54)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted