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".
HRES 542 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating June 2025 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2025, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." It does not create new laws but aims to raise public awareness about post-traumatic stress, particularly among veterans and military personnel, and reduce associated stigma. The resolution cites statistics showing that 11-30% of veterans from recent conflicts experience PTSD, emphasizing the need for timely treatment and education. It encourages the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs to continue efforts in mental health education and cultural change around PTSD.
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Introduced Jun 24, 2025
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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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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