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119-hres-1396119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Sponsored By: Representative Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Introduced

Summary

Designate June 2026 as National PTSD Awareness Month and June 27, 2026 as National PTSD Awareness Day to raise public understanding of post‑traumatic stress and reduce stigma. The resolution would support the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense and the medical community in educating service members, veterans, families, and the public about causes, symptoms, and treatment.

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  • Service members and veterans: Would highlight PTSD risks among those who served, noting about 3.5 million U.S. service members have deployed overseas since September 11, 2001, increasing exposure to traumatic combat stress.
  • Families and spouses: Would recognize the impact of PTSD on spouses and families and encourage resources to strengthen resilience and support.
  • Military leaders and clinicians: Would encourage Armed Forces leadership to back appropriate treatment and foster cultural change that reduces stigma and improves help‑seeking.
  • Public and media: Would call for better public awareness and examination of media portrayals to correct misrepresentation and improve recognition of PTSD.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

  • Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

  • Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

  • Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

  • Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

  • Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

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