SRES208FEDERAL

Senate Resolution Supporting 'National Warrior Call Day' on November 12, 2023

Original title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

May 8, 2025

veterans mental health military suicide prevention public health

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The Frame

What this does

This establishes a symbolic national day of awareness intended to encourage citizens to reach out to veterans and active-duty military personnel to provide social support and connect them with mental health resources.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Veterans

The resolution focuses on their mental health and social support networks.

Active-duty military personnel

The resolution encourages peer-to-peer outreach and support for this group.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 8, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The U.S. Senate passed a designating November 12, 2023, as 'National Warrior Call Day' to encourage peer-to-peer connections among military service members and veterans. The resolution aims to combat veteran isolation and suicide by promoting outreach and support networks.

Key Facts

The Senate officially supports designating November 12, 2023, as 'National Warrior Call Day'.
The resolution encourages all U.S. individuals to call a service member or veteran to have an honest conversation and connect them with support.
In 2021, there were 519 suicides among active-duty military personnel.
In 2020, there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths.
The unadjusted suicide rate for veterans in 2020 was 31.7 per 100,000 people.
The veteran suicide rate in 2020 was 57 percent higher than that of non-veteran adults after adjusting for age and sex.
More veterans have died by suicide in the last 10 years than the total number of U.S. military deaths during the Vietnam War.
Many veterans who die by suicide have had no prior contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The resolution highlights that traumatic brain injuries can mirror mental health conditions and require specific medical treatment.
The resolution calls for additional research into the link between traumatic brain injury and suicide among military personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for veteran services?

No, this is a non-binding that expresses support for a designated awareness day; it does not allocate federal funds.

What is the purpose of National Warrior Call Day?

The purpose is to encourage Americans to reach out to veterans and active-duty service members to foster peer-to-peer connections and help prevent isolation and suicide.

Why It Matters

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Focus on Peer-to-Peer Connection

The resolution explicitly emphasizes peer-to-peer connection as a primary strategy for suicide prevention, noting that many veterans who die by suicide have no contact with the VA.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Connected Entities

personJeanne Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the resolution.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“Federal agency noted for providing support to veterans.”Map →

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