Supporting the designation of September 22 as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" and recognizing the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag.

House Resolution

H.Res. 737

119th Congress

Supporting the designation of September 22 as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" and recognizing the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

Representative

Democratic

FL-9

Cosponsors

13

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution would designate September 22nd as 'National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day' and recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag. The goal is to raise awareness about the high rates of suicide among veterans and encourage efforts to address this important issue.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would designate September 22nd as 'National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day' and recognize the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag. The goal is to raise awareness about the high rates of suicide among veterans and encourage efforts to address this important issue.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution recognizes the relationship between, and encourages efforts to address, firearm violence and intimate partner violence.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates September 22nd as 'National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day'
Recognizes the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag as a symbol to honor those who have died by suicide
Aims to raise awareness about the high rates of suicide among veterans and encourage action to address this problem

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would impact veterans, their families, and the wider public by increasing attention on the issue of veteran suicide. It could lead to more resources, programs, and support services being directed towards preventing veteran suicide and helping those struggling with mental health issues. The resolution would also provide an annual opportunity to remember and honor those who have lost their lives to suicide.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

737, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the designation of September 22 as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" and recognizing the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-737