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S.Res. 946

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A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
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Passed
Latest Action · September 30, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced
September 30, 2026
Cosponsors (32)
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This Senate resolution formally designates September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day." It highlights the serious issue of veteran suicide, citing Department of Veterans Affairs data showing an average of 17.5 veteran suicides per day, and emphasizes that the psychological wounds of military service are treatable when veterans are connected to proper care and resources. The resolution calls for collaboration among federal, state, and local governments, veteran service organizations, health care providers, and community groups to support prevention efforts, including promoting safe firearm storage and timely crisis intervention. It also recognizes the importance of supporting the surviving families of veterans who have died by suicide, noting their experiences can help inform future prevention work. The resolution carries no funding or binding legal requirements; it simply encourages Americans and relevant organizations to observe the day through awareness programs and activities.

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