# 119-sres-899: A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

119-sres-899, A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-10-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-899
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-01

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

## Sources
- [119-sres-899 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/899)

## Related
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- [119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1677)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-899 (as of 2026-10-01).