Bill > HRes680

This resolution recognizes the critical public health issue of suicide in the United States, highlighting alarming statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that show suicide as the second-leading cause of death for individuals aged 10 to 34, responsible for approximately 49,000 deaths in 2023. The resolution specifically focuses on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a nationwide three-digit dialing code launched on July 16, 2022, which is operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and connects individuals in crisis to a network of over 200 state and locally funded crisis centers. The resolution commends the lifeline's comprehensive services, including support in over 150 languages, specialized options for veterans and LGBTQI+ youth, and its proven effectiveness, with 98 percent of callers reporting the service as helpful and 88 percent indicating it prevented self-harm. By resolving to recognize suicide as a serious public health concern, support mental health services, and designate September 8, 2025, as "988 Day", the resolution aims to raise awareness, encourage public education, and promote mental health support across all communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/680/all-info