Cory Booker (D-NJ)
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4737)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem in the United States. It expresses support for designating September 8, 2026, as "988 Day." The resolution commends the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as a critical part of the national mental health safety net. It also encourages public education regarding the availability of the 988 Lifeline. Finally, the Senate supports efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution addresses suicide, which is a leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 34.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution highlights the existence of a specialized crisis line for veterans.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution addresses a primary cause of death among the 10-34 age demographic, which includes students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designation of "988 Day": Supporting the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" aims to recognize the essential role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in saving lives and supporting mental health (Resolution Section 1 and 6).
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Increased Awareness: Encouraging public education and outreach regarding the 988 Lifeline may benefit high-risk populations by informing them of available resources (Resolution Section 4).
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Expanded Mental Health Access: Supporting Federal, State, and local efforts to expand access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs could provide more help to those in need (Resolution Section 5).
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Lifeline Support: The 988 Lifeline provides critical services, including support through phone, chat, and TTY services for the deaf and hard of hearing, as well as specialized options like a veterans crisis line and services for Spanish speakers (Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The resolution addresses a primary cause of death among the 10-34 age demographic, which includes students. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution highlights the existence of a specialized crisis line for veterans. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution addresses suicide, which is a leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 34. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution mentions that the 988 Lifeline provides specialized services for Spanish speakers. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution commends the 988 Lifeline for providing TTY services for the deaf and hard of hearing.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution explicitly supports expanding access to mental health services and crisis intervention programs. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The resolution commends the 988 Lifeline, which includes a specialized veterans crisis line. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By promoting the 988 lifeline, the resolution improves access to critical crisis intervention.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution highlights a specialized crisis line specifically for veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution supports a lifeline that provides TTY services for the deaf and hard of hearing.
- 9/15/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4737)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
John KennedyRepublican · Louisiana
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan