Bills · HRES 680
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 680Health
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, and for other purposes.
INTRO SEP 8· LAST ACTION SEP 8
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- Non-binding
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it's a formal statement from the U.S. House of Representatives acknowledging suicide as a major public health crisis. While it doesn't enact new laws or funding, it signals strong congressional support for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which is a vital resource for people facing mental health emergencies. If this resolution becomes law, it could help boost public awareness of 988, encouraging more people in need to use the service and potentially saving lives.
Without this resolution, the support for the 988 Lifeline and the recognition of suicide as a public health issue wouldn't have the same level of formal endorsement from Congress. This bill emphasizes the importance of mental health services and crisis intervention, which can influence public perception and future policy discussions, even if it doesn't directly fund or create new programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Recognizes suicide as a serious and growing public health concern in the United States.
This formal acknowledgment from the House of Representatives highlights the severity of the issue and can help destigmatize discussions around mental health.
PROVISION 02
Commends the development and implementation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
This provision expresses strong support for a critical national service that provides immediate help to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
PROVISION 03
Encourages continued public education and outreach regarding the availability and importance of 988, especially for high-risk populations.
Increased public awareness can lead more people in need to utilize the lifeline, potentially preventing suicides and providing crucial support.
PROVISION 04
Supports Federal, State, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs.
This signals congressional backing for broader initiatives aimed at improving mental health care across the country.
PROVISION 05
Supports the goals and ideals of 988 Day as a way to recognize the essential role of the Lifeline.
Designating a day to raise awareness can further amplify the message about the lifeline's availability and importance.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 36
D· Missouri
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
34
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 5%
DEM 35 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 8
Submitted in House
SEP 8
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 680
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last actionSep 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House Res.HRES 680Health
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, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
36
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
