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DemocratBill · S.Res. 853· Senate(119-SRES-853)

A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Rep. Booker
Age: 57 years
New Jersey
Introduced
9/15/2026
Last activity
9/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4737)
Sponsored by
Cory Booker
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 1
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem in the United States. It expresses support for designating September 8, 2026, as "988 Day." The resolution commends the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as a critical part of the national mental health safety net. It also encourages public education regarding the availability of the 988 Lifeline. Finally, the Senate supports efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5

    The resolution addresses suicide, which is a leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 34.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5

    The resolution highlights the existence of a specialized crisis line for veterans.

  • Would students be better off under this?+5

    The resolution addresses a primary cause of death among the 10-34 age demographic, which includes students.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.