Who it affects
- People at risk of suicide
- People seeking mental health or substance use treatment
- Suicide prevention service providers
In committeeHealth careMental health
Suicide prevention awareness and services
S.Res. 899 · Resolution · Introduced Sept. 24, 2026
This bill would express Senate support for National Suicide Prevention Month and greater access to mental health services for people in the United States.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The resolution would recognize suicide as a serious, preventable public health problem and declare suicide prevention a priority.
- It would support naming September National Suicide Prevention Month.
- It would acknowledge that no single suicide prevention program fits every community.
- It would promote awareness that suicide has no single cause.
- It would support strategies to expand access to quality mental health services, suicide prevention services, and substance use treatment.
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How South Carolina voted
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill yet.
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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No lobbying reported yet. Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published.
Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
- Sponsor
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher (D-CT)
- Introduced
- Sept. 24, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 5
- Committees
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 24, 2026 · Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5006)
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
Congress hasn't published an official summary.
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No lobbying report we have loaded names this bill. That doesn't mean no lobbying took place.
Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.