House Bill 690 - Supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-09-14

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Alternative Names

Supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Associated Legislation

A resolution supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Commemorative events and holidays

Health care coverage and access

Health personnel

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical research

Mental health

Worker safety and health

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions