Introduced
September 16, 2026
Mr. Tonko (for himself, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Moulton, and Mr. Bacon) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as “Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day” to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
- (1) supports the goals of “Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day” to bring national attention to the mental health crisis affecting the pharmacy workforce in the United States;
- (2) supports the dedication of a day of reflection to honor the memory of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists who have died by suicide;
- (3) recognizes the need for greater research into understanding and addressing the issue of pharmacy workforce suicide, including barriers to treatment, help-seeking behaviors to address burnout, and mental care options to prevent pharmacy workforce suicide; and
- (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe “Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day” with appropriate awareness and educational activities.