HRES 670119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of September 22 as "National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day".

Introduced: Sep 2, 2025

HealthcareVeterans Affairs

Standard Summary

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H. Res. 670 is a House resolution that expresses support for designating September 22 as “National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day.” The resolution emphasizes the mental health challenges faced by active-duty military personnel and veterans (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) and the importance of raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging individuals to seek help. While it ties into September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the bill itself is symbolic: it declares support for the designation but does not create new programs or authorize funding. As a House resolution, it would not by itself implement a national observance without action by the Senate and, potentially, the President.

Key Points

1Expresses support for designating September 22 as “National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day.”
2Highlights that service members and veterans face mental health challenges (PTSD, depression, anxiety) that contribute to suicide risk.
3Sets a policy goal to raise awareness, fight stigma around mental health, and encourage seeking help among military personnel and veterans.
4Notes September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, using this context to focus attention on the unique challenges of those who have served.
5Status and process: introduced in the House (H. Res. 670), sponsored by Mr. Self and several co-sponsors, referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Active-duty service members and veterans, and organizations serving them (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, veteran service organizations) through heightened awareness and potential emphasis on mental health resources.Secondary group/area affected: Families and colleagues of service members and veterans; mental health professionals and suicide-prevention advocates who may see increased attention and outreach opportunities.Additional impacts: Could influence public discourse, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with federal agencies and non-profit groups; does not authorize funding or mandate new programs, so any concrete programs or resources would require separate legislation or actions.

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