Expressing support for the designation of September 22 as "National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day".
This resolution supports designating September 22 as "National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about suicide prevention among active-duty service members and veterans. It does not create new policies or funding but aims to highlight mental health challenges like PTSD and depression that contribute to higher suicide rates in these communities. The resolution emphasizes reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September). It directly affects military personnel, veterans, and the public by promoting national attention to this issue through a designated awareness day.
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Introduced Sep 8, 2023
Last action Sep 8, 2023
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Sep 8, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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1 primary · 36 co-sponsors
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Keith Self
RRepublican
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
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Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Bill Posey
RRepublican
Co
Bob Good
RRepublican
Co
Bruce Westerman
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Edwards
RRepublican
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