Bill · H.Res. 551· House(119-HRES-551)
Expressing support for the designation of "National Stop SuiSilence Day".
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Morgan Luttrell
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating "National Stop SuiSilence Day." The proposed day would be dedicated to engaging, educating, and activating individuals, communities, and the government regarding suicide. September 25th is suggested as an appropriate date because it falls during Suicide Prevention Month. The resolution aims to address suicide as a national problem and public health crisis. It emphasizes that acknowledgment and discussion of the topic can help end stigma and save lives.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention through education and community engagement.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill highlights suicide as a critical issue among veterans and promotes awareness to prevent deaths.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution specifically addresses the high rate of suicide within the military and veteran community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Education and Awareness: The designation of a specific day is intended to engage, educate, and activate individuals, communities, and the government on the topic of suicide (Section 2).
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Life Saving Potential: The resolution states that learning about behaviors that may be a sign of suicidal thoughts and knowing warning signs can help save lives (Whereas clause citing National Institutes of Health).
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Reduction of Suicidal Thoughts: The resolution notes that research suggests acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce suicidal thoughts (Whereas clause citing National Institutes of Health).
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Community Impact: The day is regarded as a critical step in preventing suicides and aims to encourage the acknowledgment and discussion of the topic to end stigma and stop contagion (Section 3 and Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Ken CalvertRepublican · California
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Vince FongRepublican · California
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Young KimRepublican · California
Tom McClintockRepublican · California
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico