# 119-hres-1396: 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".

119-hres-1396, 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"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-07-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1396
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-19

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8] (D-MI), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1396 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1396)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9250)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1396 (as of 2026-07-19).