Bill · H.Res. 737· House(119-HRES-737)
Supporting the designation of September 22 as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" and recognizing the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag.
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Garbarino
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- 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
H. Res. 737 supports the designation of September 22 as National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The resolution recognizes the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag (SAR Flag) as an official national symbol to address military and veteran suicide. It aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health treatment and honor those who have died by suicide. Additionally, the resolution commits to flying the SAR Flag above all Federal buildings year-round alongside the American and POW/MIA flags.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The bill is specifically designed to reduce veteran suicide and provide symbolic hope and recognition.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The bill aims to break the stigma of mental health treatment to facilitate suicide prevention and increase resource utilization.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+4
Promotes awareness and reduces stigma for veterans seeking mental health care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Support: By designating September 22 as National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day and recognizing the SAR Flag, the bill seeks to elevate the issue in public consciousness and promote open dialogue about mental health for military and veterans. (Relevant section: Whereas clauses)
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Reduction of Stigma: The resolution aims to break the stigma of mental health, suicide, and seeking treatment within the warrior culture to help veterans and military members access resources without judgment. (Relevant section: Whereas clauses)
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Hope for Veterans: The SAR Flag is intended to serve as a tangible symbol of hope for living veterans and military members, reminding them that stigma-free treatment is available. (Relevant section: Whereas clauses)
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Honoring Families and Fallen: The resolution provides a way to forever remember the lives of military and veterans who died by suicide and to honor and unite their families. (Relevant section: Resolved (2))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+10Good For Retirees+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Seniors+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Veterans Healthcare+4Improves Healthcare Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Joseph MorelleDemocrat · New York
Patrick RyanDemocrat · New York
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York