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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 946· Senate(119-SRES-946)

A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".

Rep. Tillis
Age: 66 years
North Carolina
Introduced
9/30/2026
Last activity
9/30/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
Sponsored by
Thomas Tillis
Cosponsors
Republican - 10Democrat - 20
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate

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 officially designates September 30, 2026, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day. It highlights the serious issue of veteran suicide, noting that an average of 17.5 veterans die by suicide per day. The text points out that invisible wounds from armed service are treatable with the right resources, early intervention, and community support. It also emphasizes the importance of supporting surviving family members and learning from their experiences. Finally, the Senate encourages the American people, organizations, and health care providers to observe the day with programs that raise awareness about prevention and available resources.

Yes

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6

    Designating National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day aims to raise awareness of critical suicide prevention resources and support for veterans.

  • Does this help veterans get medical care?+5

    The resolution designates National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness of veteran suicide prevention and available care resources.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+4

    The resolution promotes veteran suicide prevention efforts and support resources for veterans and their surviving families.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.