SRES 405 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".

SRES 405 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for designating September 30, 2023, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day." It does not create new laws or programs but formally recognizes the issue of veteran suicides and the need for prevention efforts. The resolution highlights that veterans account for a disproportionate number of adult suicides in the U.S. (with about 17 veterans dying by suicide daily, per VA data) and emphasizes support for families of veterans who die by suicide. It aims to raise awareness and encourage community engagement around veteran mental health, without implementing concrete policy changes.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2023

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Oct 2023

House Passage

President

Introduced Oct 4, 2023 Last action Oct 4, 2023

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Oct 4, 2023

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4957)

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Oct 4, 2023

Upper · Passed

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4957)

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Oct 4, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors