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Recognizing Suicide as Public Health Issue, Supporting Prevention Month.

This House Resolution recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem and supports designating September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." This aims to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, potentially saving lives and improving access to mental health support for citizens.
Key points
Recognizes suicide as a national public health problem, highlighting the need for nationwide action.
Supports designating September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10 as "World Suicide Prevention Day" to increase public awareness.
Declares suicide prevention a priority, potentially leading to better funding and accessibility of services.
Acknowledges mental health is as important as physical health, which may reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking.
Supports developing strategies to increase access to quality mental health and suicide prevention services.
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Print number: 118_HRES_1436
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Process start date: 2024-09-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1436.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recognizes suicide as a national public health problem, highlighting the need for nationwide action.
  • Supports designating September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10 as "World Suicide Prevention Day" to increase public awareness.
  • Declares suicide prevention a priority, potentially leading to better funding and accessibility of services.
  • Acknowledges mental health is as important as physical health, which may reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking.
  • Supports developing strategies to increase access to quality mental health and suicide prevention services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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