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119-sres-899119th Congress

A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

Sponsored By: Senator Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

Introduced

Summary

Recognize suicide as a serious and preventable public health problem and support designating September as National Suicide Prevention Month. This resolution would declare suicide prevention a national priority and promote expanded access to high-quality mental health and substance-use disorder treatment.

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  • Families and young people: Highlights that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death and the second leading cause among people aged 10–34, underscoring the need for prevention focused on youth and families.
  • Veterans: Calls attention to about 6,400 veteran suicides each year, roughly 18 per day, and urges targeted outreach and services for veterans.
  • Communities and providers: Endorses strategies to increase access to high-quality mental health and suicide prevention services and substance-use disorder treatment and recognizes that no single program fits all communities.
  • Policymakers and the public: Frames stigma and multiple risk factors as barriers and encourages tailored, evidence-based approaches rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

CT • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

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