Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
This House resolution formally recognizes suicide as a significant public health issue in the United States and highlights the impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on individuals and communities. It commends the establishment of the 988 number as a nationwide three-digit dialing code for crisis support, noting its role in connecting people to mental health resources. The bill supports the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" to raise awareness about the service and promote access to mental health care. Additionally, it encourages continued public education and federal, state, and local efforts to expand crisis intervention programs for high-risk populations.
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Introduced Sep 8, 2026
Last action Sep 8, 2026
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Sep 8, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Wesley Bell
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Becca Balint
DDemocratic
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Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
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Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Emily Randall
DDemocratic
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Julia Brownley
DDemocratic
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Melanie A. Stansbury
DDemocratic
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