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H.RES.850: Recognizing suicide as a public health problem and expressing support for designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 8, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 8, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (18 Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Suicide Prevention Month. Recognizes suicide as a preventable public health problem and supports declaring that suicide prevention should be a priority. Promotes awareness that suicide most often occurs when stressors exceed the current coping abilities of an individual suffering from a mental health condition.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 8, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sept. 8, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) |