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Support for 988 Lifeline and Recognition of Suicide as Public Health Issue

The U.S. Senate expresses support for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which offers help in mental health crises and suicide prevention. It recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem and encourages continued education on the availability of support, aiming to save lives and improve citizens' mental health.
Key points
Designation of September 8, 2025, as “988 Day” to raise awareness about the lifeline.
Support for Federal, State, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs.
Highlighting the 988 Lifeline's role in saving lives and supporting mental health, available 24/7 in over 150 languages.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_376
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-09-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_376.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of September 8, 2025, as “988 Day” to raise awareness about the lifeline.
  • Support for Federal, State, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs.
  • Highlighting the 988 Lifeline's role in saving lives and supporting mental health, available 24/7 in over 150 languages.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

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