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SRES 853 · 119th Congress · Senate

A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

In committee
IntroducedSep 15, 2026
Policy areaHealth
Cosponsors2
What this bill is intended to do

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Latest action

Sep 15, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4737)

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The resolution recognizes suicide as a significant public health issue and supports the designation of September 8, 2026, as '988 Day' to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It aims to raise awareness and encourage public education on mental health services without introducing new funding or regulatory measures.

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