A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 376

119th Congress

A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Booker

D - NJ

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution designates September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" to recognize suicide as a serious public health problem and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The resolution highlights that suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in 2023 and that the 988 Lifeline has handled nearly 18 million contacts since launching in July 2022.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6404)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" to recognize suicide as a serious public health problem and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The resolution highlights that suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in 2023 and that the 988 Lifeline has handled nearly 18 million contacts since launching in July 2022.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates September 8, 2025 as national 988 Day
Suicide was second-leading cause of death for ages 10-34 in 2023
988 Lifeline received 18 million contacts since July 2022 launch
98% of callers reported the 988 Lifeline was helpful
Supports expanding mental health services and crisis intervention programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Raises awareness of mental health crisis resources for all Americans. Particularly impacts high-risk populations who may benefit from the 988 Lifeline services. Supports continued funding and expansion of the national suicide prevention infrastructure.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

376, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-376