# 119-hres-1555: Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.

119-hres-1555, Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1555
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-23

## Summary

**Designates September 20 as Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day to raise national attention to mental health challenges facing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists.** The resolution would cite high levels of burnout and distress in the pharmacy workforce — 7 out of 10 report moderate to high burnout, 33% report significant distress, 27% report anxiety, 73% report high workload, 25% report recent harassment, and 60% report on-the-job fatigue. It would support a day of reflection for those lost to suicide, call for more research into causes and treatment barriers, and urge the President to issue a proclamation encouraging awareness and educational activities.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1555 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1555)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1555 (as of 2026-09-23).