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A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-385| Senate 
| Updated: 9/11/2025
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (6)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution formally recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable public health problem across the United States and its states. It highlights alarming statistics, such as suicide being the 11th leading cause of death nationally and the second leading cause for individuals aged 10 to 34, with rates increasing significantly over two decades. The resolution expresses strong support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and declares suicide prevention as a national priority. It acknowledges that effective prevention requires diverse approaches tailored to different populations and communities, recognizing that there is no single cause of suicide. Furthermore, the resolution promotes awareness that many factors contribute to suicide, often beyond known mental health conditions, including relationship challenges, substance use, and financial stress. It ultimately supports strategies aimed at increasing access to high-quality mental health and suicide prevention services , as well as substance-use disorder treatments, to combat this critical issue.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-738
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-636
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6579: 1)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-738
    A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-636
    A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".


  • September 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6579: 1)

Health

A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-385| Senate 
| Updated: 9/11/2025
This Senate resolution formally recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable public health problem across the United States and its states. It highlights alarming statistics, such as suicide being the 11th leading cause of death nationally and the second leading cause for individuals aged 10 to 34, with rates increasing significantly over two decades. The resolution expresses strong support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and declares suicide prevention as a national priority. It acknowledges that effective prevention requires diverse approaches tailored to different populations and communities, recognizing that there is no single cause of suicide. Furthermore, the resolution promotes awareness that many factors contribute to suicide, often beyond known mental health conditions, including relationship challenges, substance use, and financial stress. It ultimately supports strategies aimed at increasing access to high-quality mental health and suicide prevention services , as well as substance-use disorder treatments, to combat this critical issue.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-738
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-636
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6579: 1)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-738
    A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-636
    A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".


  • September 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6579: 1)
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (6)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

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