United StatesSenate supports a national day focused on preventing veteran suicide
The Senate resolution encourages people and organizations to mark September 30, 2026, with activities about preventing veteran suicide and finding available help.
What it does
The Senate supports September 30, 2026, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day. It encourages voluntary activities that raise awareness of prevention and available help.
Argument forAwareness activities could help veterans and their families learn about suicide prevention resources and where to seek support.
Argument againstBecause participation is voluntary, awareness efforts could vary by community and miss veterans who need information about available help.
More detail
The Senate supports a suicide prevention day for veterans and encourages awareness activities. The call includes people across the United States and groups such as veterans’ organizations and health care providers. Participation is voluntary. The supported observance is September 30, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)Adopted
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