A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2025 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2025, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".
Sponsored By: Senator Dan Sullivan
Passed Senate
Summary
Raise awareness and reduce stigma for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among service members and veterans. The resolution designates June 2025 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2025 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.
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- Veterans and service members: Notes that 11-20% of veterans from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and about 30% of Vietnam-era veterans have experienced PTSD. It urges better identification and timely treatment.
- Families: Recognizes the impact of PTSD on spouses and family members and links untreated traumatic stress to higher risks of anxiety, depression, homelessness, substance abuse, and suicide.
- Government, military leadership, and the health community: Expresses support for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, veterans service organizations, and medical providers to educate the public, promote cultural change, and encourage appropriate treatment.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Dan Sullivan
AK • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
John Hickenlooper
CO • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Amy Klobuchar
MN • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
John Hoeven
ND • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
ME • I
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
ND • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Raphael Warnock
GA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
WV • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
ME • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Markwayne Mullin
OK • R
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
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