# 117-hres-656: Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

117-hres-656, Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hres-656
- Congress: 117
- Title: Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2021-09-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] (D-PA), 2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] (R-WV), 2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] (D-IA), 2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH), 2021-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hres-656 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/656)

## Related
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- [117-hr-1057: Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1057)
- [117-hres-1220: Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Da…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-1220)
- [117-hr-5577: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 C…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5577)
- [117-hr-5441: PAST Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5441)
- [117-hr-5141: Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOB…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5141)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-656 (as of 2026-10-15).