Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

House Resolution

H.Res. 697

119th Congress

Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Owens

Representative

Republican

UT-4

Cosponsors

17

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem and expresses support for designating September as 'National Suicide Prevention Month' and September 10, 2025, as 'World Suicide Prevention Day'. The goal is to raise awareness and show the government's commitment to addressing this critical issue.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem and expresses support for designating September as 'National Suicide Prevention Month' and September 10, 2025, as 'World Suicide Prevention Day'. The goal is to raise awareness and show the government's commitment to addressing this critical issue.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses the sense that China seeks to dominate technology-related sectors through unfair trade practices as outlined in the <em>Made in China 2025</em> plan (a broad set of industrial plans aiming to boost competitiveness in global manufacturing). The resolution also expresses that U.S. businesses, research institutions, and federal entities involved in research and design are targets for such disruption, and should prepare themselves for growing unfair Chinese trade practices and continued theft of intellectual property.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution acknowledges suicide as a major public health concern that needs more attention.
It calls for September to be officially recognized as 'National Suicide Prevention Month' every year.
The resolution also designates September 10, 2025, as 'World Suicide Prevention Day' to align with international efforts.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would help destigmatize mental health issues and suicide, and encourage more people to seek support. It could lead to increased funding, resources, and programs focused on suicide prevention, potentially saving lives across the United States.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

697, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2025, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-697