; and (2) the number of suicides was 4 percent higher in 2021 than it was in 2020; Whereas veterans are more likely to experience mental health challenges than civilians; Whereas it is important that the United States provide additional funding and resources to support veterans with mental health needs; Whereas the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report found that— (1) in 2020, there were 6,146 veteran suicides, which is a daily average of 16.8; (2) the suicide rate for veterans was 57.3 percent greater than for nonveteran United States adults; and (3) the suicide rate was highest among veterans between the ages of 18 and 34; and Whereas it would be appropriate to observe May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it