Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as “988 Day” and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
Latest action (8 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1514 is a House resolution that formally recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem and expresses support for designating September 8, 2026, as "988 Day," marking the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The resolution cites CDC and SAMHSA data on suicide rates and Lifeline usage, and states that the House commends the Lifeline's development, encourages continued public education about 988—particularly for high-risk populations—and supports federal, state, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention.
As a resolution rather than legislation with binding force, it does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. Its effects are symbolic: it affects public messaging and congressional acknowledgment of mental health and crisis-line services, potentially influencing awareness campaigns tied to 988 Day, but it does not directly change how individuals, agencies, or crisis centers operate.
The bill was introduced on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO), with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of now, it has taken no further action. For the resolution to have any formal effect, the committee would need to consider it and the full House would need to vote to adopt it; even if adopted, it would remain a nonbinding expression of the House's views.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 8, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1514 do?
- H.Res. 1514 is a House resolution that formally recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem and expresses support for designating September 8, 2026, as "988 Day," marking the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The resolution cites CDC and SAMHSA data on suicide rates and Lifeline usage, and states that the House commends the Lifeline's development, encourages continued public education about 988—particularly for high-risk populations—and supports federal, state, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention. As a resolution rather than legislation with binding force, it does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. Its effects are symbolic: it affects public messaging and congressional acknowledgment of mental health and crisis-line services, potentially influencing awareness campaigns tied to 988 Day, but it does not directly change how individuals, agencies, or crisis centers operate. The bill was introduced on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO), with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of now, it has taken no further action. For the resolution to have any formal effect, the committee would need to consider it and the full House would need to vote to adopt it; even if adopted, it would remain a nonbinding expression of the House's views.
- Has H.Res. 1514 become law?
- Not yet. As of 8 Sep 2026, H.Res. 1514 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1514?
- H.Res. 1514 was sponsored by Rep. Wesley Bell [D-MO1] (Democrat-MO), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1514?
- Introduced (8 Sep 2026).
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