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, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

10/1/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 697

H.Res. 697 of the 119th Congress, introduced on September 10, 2025, recognizes suicide as a serious public health issue and expresses support for designating September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." The bill aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and support initiatives to address this important public health concern.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 697

Bill HRES 697 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2025. Bill HRES 697 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025. Bill HRES 697's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 697

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Total Number of Cosponsors

305

Democrat Cosponsors

293

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 697

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 697

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, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

Comments

Celine Farrell

1,124

1 year ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It's like, why do we need a whole month and day just for this? It's not gonna change anything. I mean, I get that suicide is a serious thing, but this is just too much. It's not gonna help me or anyone I know. Just seems like a waste of time and money.