Expressing support for the designation of September 9, 2025, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day" to educate about the growing firearm suicide crisis in the United States and promote the importance of storing firearms safely and securely as an essential component of suicide prevention.

Bill Number

H.Res. 684

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Health

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-09-09: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Last Updated

2025-09-23T17:35:57Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose of the Legislation

This resolution expresses support for designating September 9, 2025, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day." It aims to raise public awareness about firearm-related suicides in the United States and highlight the role of safe firearm storage in prevention efforts. The document includes background facts on suicide rates and storage practices to support these goals.

Key Provisions Outlined

• Supports the annual designation of the day to promote safe and secure firearm storage as a key part of suicide prevention.
• Encourages public health, medical, and other professionals to discuss gun ownership, safety, home storage, and suicide prevention with patients.
• Endorses the overall goals and ideals of the day, which is organized by groups like Brady and End Family Fire.

The resolution includes "whereas" statements citing statistics, such as 74 daily firearm suicides, a 55% share of all suicides involving firearms in 2023, and higher risks for certain groups like youth, veterans, and specific demographics.

Significant Changes to Existing Law Introduced

This resolution introduces no changes to existing law. It is a non-binding expression of House support and does not create new requirements, funding, or regulations.

Potential Impacts on Government Agencies, Citizens, or International Relations

• On citizens: It may increase awareness of firearm suicide risks and safe storage practices, potentially encouraging more households to secure firearms, which could reduce access-related incidents among youth and others.
• On government agencies: Public health and medical professionals are encouraged to include related discussions in patient care, though no direct mandates apply to agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• On international relations: No impacts are addressed or implied in the document.

Main Stakeholders Affected by This Legislation

• Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, who introduced and referred the resolution.
• Public health and medical professionals, who are urged to address firearm safety and suicide prevention.
• Gun owners and households, particularly those with children or in high-risk demographics (such as veterans, youth, Native American/Alaska Native individuals, Black children, and elder white males).
• Organizations focused on suicide prevention and firearm safety, including Brady and End Family Fire.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

The resolution has no direct legal or constitutional effects, as it does not alter statutes or rights. Politically, it focuses on public health messaging around firearm access and storage without proposing restrictions, emphasizing voluntary education and awareness.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Cosponsors (57)

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] and 7 more

Recent Actions

• 2025-09-09: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2025-09-09: Submitted in House
• 2025-09-09: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Expressing support for the designation of September 9, 2025, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day" to educate about the growing firearm suicide crisis in the United States and promote the importance of storing firearms safely and securely as an essential component of suicide prevention. — issued 2025-09-09 — PDF (4 pages)