Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR359: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, August 24, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, August 24, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Studies confirm a high suicide rate among United States military veterans; and WHEREAS, Suicide is a national public health issue among veterans and nonveteran adults; and WHEREAS, In this Commonwealth, nearly 250 veterans per year are lost to suicide; and WHEREAS, Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide, with the risk factor for female veterans being 2.2 times higher; and WHEREAS, Veterans often struggle with mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and traumatic brain injuries, all factors that contribute to the elevated suicide rate; and WHEREAS, Societal factors such as unemployment, homelessness, loneliness and difficulties reintegrating into civilian life also contribute to the elevated suicide rate; and WHEREAS, The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has responded to the veteran suicide crisis by leading the Pennsylvania Governor's and Mayor's Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families and by launching Statewide efforts to host Lethal Means Safety events to educate the public about suicide prevention; and WHEREAS, Major General John R. Pippy, the Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, originated the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs motto, "One Team, One Mission," which reflects the values of strength, honor and commitment in serving our …
Sponsors
- Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24) · primary sponsor
- Devlin Robinson (R, 37)
- Gene Yaw (R, 23)
- Greg Rothman (R, 34)
- Doug Mastriano (R, 33)
- Cris Dush (R, 25)
- Wayne Langerholc (R, 35)
- Michele Brooks (R, 50)
- Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
- Rosemary Brown (R, 40)
- Lisa Baker (R, 20)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
Latest actions
- : Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Aug. 24, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR359?
- SR359 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does SR359 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of SR359?
- In committee as of August 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Aug. 24, 2026 (August 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR359?
- Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR359?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr359
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