# 119-sres-376: A resolution 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.

119-sres-376, A resolution 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-376
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-08
- Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Recognizes the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and would designate September 8, 2025 as "988 Day."** The resolution frames suicide as a serious public health problem and urges outreach and support for crisis services nationwide. - People in crisis and families: highlights the 988 Lifeline, which has routed nearly 18 million contacts since its launch. SAMHSA reports 98% of callers found the Lifeline helpful. - High-risk populations: encourages continued public education and outreach, and notes 988 offers phone, chat, and TTY support, services in over 150 languages, plus specialized options for veterans and Spanish speakers. - Crisis centers and communities: supports Federal, State, and local efforts to expand mental health services and crisis intervention, and notes 988 connects to a network of over 200 state and locally funded crisis centers available 24 hours a day.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-873: Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-1507: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-376 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/376)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-873: Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-873)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-1507: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1507)
- [119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3257)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-376 (as of 2026-04-21).