Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
This House resolution supports designating September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to highlight mental health challenges among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The bill cites high rates of burnout, stress, and suicide risk within the profession as reasons for the designation. It encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling for national awareness activities and honors those who have died by suicide. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the need for further research into barriers to mental health treatment and strategies to prevent suicide in this workforce.
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Introduced Sep 16, 2026
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Sep 16, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Paul Tonko
DDemocratic
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Diana Harshbarger
RRepublican
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Don Bacon
RRepublican
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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
RRepublican
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Haley M. Stevens
DDemocratic
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Jennifer A. Kiggans
RRepublican
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Jonathan L. Jackson
DDemocratic
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Nanette Diaz Barragán
DDemocratic
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Seth Moulton
DDemocratic
Co
Shri Thanedar
DDemocratic
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