Passed on 2026-09-30
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 946
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
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Introduced 2026-09-30Topic: veterans militarySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution supports naming September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day." It encourages people in the United States, veteran service organizations, community partners, and health care providers to observe the day with programs and activities about veteran suicide prevention and available resources. The resolution's findings cite a Department of Veterans Affairs report of an average of 17.5 veteran suicides per day. The resolution does not create new programs or spending.
Sponsors
- Thom Tillis Republican sponsor
- 32 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273) | |
| 2026-09-30 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |