Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September, 2026, as “National Suicide Prevention Month” as well as September 10, 2026, as “World Suicide Prevention Day”.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1528 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' recognition of suicide as a serious, preventable public health problem and its support for designating September 2026 as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." The resolution cites statistics from the CDC, SAMHSA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs on suicide rates among the general population, adolescents, and veterans, as well as its economic costs. It also states positions such as suicide having no single cause, mental health being as important as physical health, and support for expanding access to mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services.
As a resolution rather than a bill, it does not create, amend, or fund any federal program or law. It does not directly regulate individuals, businesses, or agencies. Its effect is limited to formally placing the House on record with these views, which may be cited to build political support for future suicide-prevention policy or funding efforts, including those affecting veterans, adolescents, and postpartum individuals referenced in its findings.
The resolution was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Shri Thanedar with several cosponsors from both parties and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a non-binding resolution, its next steps would depend on committee action; if it were to advance, it would require passage by the House but would not go to the Senate or the President, since resolutions of this type do not carry the force of law.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 10, 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. 1528 do?
- H.Res. 1528 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' recognition of suicide as a serious, preventable public health problem and its support for designating September 2026 as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." The resolution cites statistics from the CDC, SAMHSA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs on suicide rates among the general population, adolescents, and veterans, as well as its economic costs. It also states positions such as suicide having no single cause, mental health being as important as physical health, and support for expanding access to mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services. As a resolution rather than a bill, it does not create, amend, or fund any federal program or law. It does not directly regulate individuals, businesses, or agencies. Its effect is limited to formally placing the House on record with these views, which may be cited to build political support for future suicide-prevention policy or funding efforts, including those affecting veterans, adolescents, and postpartum individuals referenced in its findings. The resolution was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Shri Thanedar with several cosponsors from both parties and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a non-binding resolution, its next steps would depend on committee action; if it were to advance, it would require passage by the House but would not go to the Senate or the President, since resolutions of this type do not carry the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 1528 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Sep 2026, H.Res. 1528 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1528?
- H.Res. 1528 was sponsored by Rep. Shri Thanedar [D-MI13] (Democrat-MI), with 17 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1528?
- Introduced (10 Sep 2026).
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