Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 680
Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as ''988 Day'' and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
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Introduced 2025-09-08Topic: public health · health careSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives recognizes suicide as a public health concern in the United States. It praises the creation and operation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the three-digit number people can call, text, or chat to reach crisis centers. It encourages public education about 988, especially for groups at higher risk. It also expresses support for government efforts to expand access to mental health and crisis services and for the goals of 988 Day on September 8. The resolution does not create new programs or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Wesley Bell Democrat sponsor
- 36 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2025-09-08 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2025-09-08 | Submitted in House | introduce |