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 con…
This resolution is a simple resolution adopted by the House of Representatives that expresses support for designating June 2026 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2026 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. It is non-binding and does not create a law, appropriate money, or require action by federal agencies. It encourages the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense and the broader medical and veterans community to continue education, reduce stigma, and support treatment for post-traumatic stress.
As a House simple resolution, it only needs approval by the House and is not sent to the Senate or the President. It is advisory and carries no legal force.
This House resolution expresses support for designating June 2026 as “National Post‑Traumatic Stress Awareness Month” and June 27, 2026 as “National Post‑Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.” It cites prevalence estimates of post‑traumatic stress among veterans, the stigma and brain‑based nature of severe traumatic stress, and urges the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, veterans organizations, and the medical community to educate, reduce stigma, foster cultural change, and support timely treatment for service members, veterans, and their families.
The resolution is symbolic and contains no appropriation or binding mandates.
This is a House simple resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; becoming law would require separate Senate enactment or different vehicle.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a standard commemorative House resolution: it clearly articulates the rationale for a national awareness month and day and issues nonbinding encouragements to relevant agencies and leaders. It does not create legal obligations, funding, or reporting requirements.
Liberal stresses linking awareness to concrete funding and services
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Liberal stresses linking awareness to concrete funding and services
Generally strongly supportive.
Views the resolution as a useful public‑education and anti‑stigma step that acknowledges veterans’ mental‑health needs, while noting it is symbolic and does not allocate resources.
Supportive but pragmatic.
Sees value in awareness and veteran recognition, while emphasizing the resolution’s symbolic nature and desire for measurable follow‑through from agencies.
Generally favorable toward honoring service members and raising awareness, but cautious about implied federal obligations and any expectation of new funding or mandates.
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This is a House simple resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; becoming law would require separate Senate enactment or different vehicle.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal stresses linking awareness to concrete funding and services
This is a House simple resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; becoming law would require separate Senate enactment or different…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a standard commemorative House resolution: it clearly articulates the rationale for a national awareness month and day and issues nonbinding encouragemen…
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