Supporting the designation of September 17, 2026, as “National Physician Suicide Awareness Day” to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
Latest action (8 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1519 is a House resolution expressing support for designating September 17, 2026, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day." The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or funding; instead, it states the House's support for the goals of the awareness day, honors physicians who have died by suicide, recognizes the need for further research into physician suicide and barriers to mental health treatment, and encourages the President to issue a formal proclamation calling on Americans to observe the day with awareness and educational activities.
The resolution primarily concerns physicians and the medical profession, citing statistics on stress, burnout, and stigma around mental health care among doctors, as well as elevated suicide risk for women physicians. It is intended to draw public and congressional attention to mental health challenges in the medical field rather than to impose requirements on any individual, agency, or institution.
The bill was introduced on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution rather than legislation with the force of law, its next steps would involve possible committee consideration and, if advanced, a vote in the House; it would not require Senate action or presidential signature to take effect as a statement of the House's position.
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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. 1519 do?
- H.Res. 1519 is a House resolution expressing support for designating September 17, 2026, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day." The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or funding; instead, it states the House's support for the goals of the awareness day, honors physicians who have died by suicide, recognizes the need for further research into physician suicide and barriers to mental health treatment, and encourages the President to issue a formal proclamation calling on Americans to observe the day with awareness and educational activities. The resolution primarily concerns physicians and the medical profession, citing statistics on stress, burnout, and stigma around mental health care among doctors, as well as elevated suicide risk for women physicians. It is intended to draw public and congressional attention to mental health challenges in the medical field rather than to impose requirements on any individual, agency, or institution. The bill was introduced on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution rather than legislation with the force of law, its next steps would involve possible committee consideration and, if advanced, a vote in the House; it would not require Senate action or presidential signature to take effect as a statement of the House's position.
- Has H.Res. 1519 become law?
- Not yet. As of 8 Sep 2026, H.Res. 1519 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1519?
- H.Res. 1519 was sponsored by Rep. Haley Stevens [D-MI11] (Democrat-MI), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1519?
- Introduced (8 Sep 2026).
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