A resolution supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.
Latest action · Sep 14, 2021 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6506)
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 14, 2021
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
This resolution expresses support for the goals of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 14, 2021 to Sep 22, 2021, with 2 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-RI | Jack Reed | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| D-VA | Tim Kaine | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Sep 20, 2021 | |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Sep 20, 2021 | |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Sep 22, 2021 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 14, 2021Introduced in Senate
- Sep 14, 2021Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6506)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 656 | Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues. | Identical bill | Sep 20, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
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- Sep 14, 2021Introduced in Senate
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