H.Res. 212105th CongressHouse Resolution

Declares that the House of Representatives recognizes suicide as a national problem and declares suicide prevention a national priority…

Official title: Recognizing suicide as a national problem, and for other purposes.

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Declares that the House of Representatives recognizes suicide as a national problem and declares suicide prevention a national priority, acknowledges that no single prevention program will be appropriate for all populations or communities, and encourages certain initiatives, including the development (and the promotion of accessibility and affordability) of mental health services to enable all persons at risk for suicide to obtain services without fear of stigma.

Introduced Jul 31, 1997
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Who introduced this

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John Lewis

Democrat

U.S. Representative · GA-5

Bipartisan — 92 cosponsors (64 D, 27 R, 1 I)

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