Haley Stevens (D-MI)
Supporting the designation of September 17, 2026, 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 conditions, and for other purposes.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating September 17, 2026, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day." The goal is to bring national attention to the mental health crisis currently affecting physicians in the United States. It aims to promote a national discussion regarding physician suicide and reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions. Additionally, the resolution supports a day of reflection to honor physicians who have died by suicide. Finally, it encourages the President to issue a proclamation for the public to observe this day through educational activities.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The resolution highlights the need for mental health care options and research to address physician suicide.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution explicitly recognizes the need for greater research into understanding and addressing physician suicide.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The resolution calls for more research into the causes and prevention of physician suicide.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma: The resolution aims to bring national attention to the mental health crisis and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and seeking care. This could benefit physicians who currently report feeling stigma regarding mental health (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Honoring Fallen Physicians: The resolution supports a day of reflection to honor the memory of physicians who have died by suicide (Resolution, Section 2).
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Promoting Research: The resolution recognizes a need for more research into understanding physician suicide, including barriers to treatment, help-seeking behaviors to address burnout, and mental health care options (Resolution, Section 3).
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Public Engagement: By encouraging the President to issue a proclamation, the resolution seeks to involve the people of the United States in observing the day through awareness and educational activities (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution highlights the need for mental health care options and research to address physician suicide. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution explicitly recognizes the need for greater research into understanding and addressing physician suicide.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution calls for more research into the causes and prevention of physician suicide.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly highlights the higher suicide risk among women physicians.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution notes that women physicians face a higher suicide risk compared to women in the general population.
- 9/8/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey