H.Res. 737 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Sep 18, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates National Veterans Suicide Awareness Day
This resolution recognizes a special flag called the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance flag as a symbol of awareness about military and veteran suicide. It supports making September 22 a National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day to honor servicemembers and veterans who have died by suicide. The resolution also commits to displaying this flag at federal buildings wherever the American flag and POW/MIA flag are flown.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative resolution, so it doesn't create new laws or programs that directly change people's daily lives. It's a way for the nation to officially recognize the suicide crisis affecting veterans and military members, and to designate a day for remembrance and raising awareness about this issue.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 18, 2025)
This resolution officially recognizes the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance flag and designates the flag as the symbol of awareness of military and veteran suicide and the commitment to resolve military and veteran suicide. The resolution also remembers and honors the servicemembers and veterans who have died by suicide and commits to posting the flag above all federal buildings wherever there is an American flag and POW/MIA flag. Further, the resolution supports the designation of a National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 737
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of September 22 as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" and recognizing the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag.
Sponsor: Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-2) · Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 18, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”