Scott Peters (D-CA)
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".
A Democratic resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This 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 aims to raise public awareness regarding issues related to post-traumatic stress. The resolution supports efforts to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress. It also seeks to foster cultural change regarding the issue of post-traumatic stress. Finally, it encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support appropriate treatment for those suffering from these conditions.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution directly supports the mental health, education, and treatment needs of service members and veterans.
- Scored +5
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The resolution aims to increase awareness and education to improve access to treatment for post-traumatic stress.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The resolution promotes better identification, prevention, and treatment of post-traumatic stress for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Reduced Stigma: The designation of a National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and Day is intended to raise public awareness, reduce associated stigma, and support resilience. (Resolution Section 1)
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Education on Post-Traumatic Stress: The resolution supports efforts by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress. (Resolution Section 2)
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Cultural Change and Life-Saving Interactions: The resolution supports efforts to foster cultural change around post-traumatic stress, recognizing that personal interactions can save lives and advance treatment. (Resolution Section 3)
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Support for Treatment: The resolution encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support appropriate treatment for men and women who suffer from post-somatic stress. (Resolution Section 4)
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Recognition of Family Impact: The resolution recognizes that post-traumatic stress impacts the spouses and families of members of the Armed Forces and veterans. (Resolution Section 5)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution directly supports the mental health, education, and treatment needs of service members and veterans. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution highlights post-traumatic stress as a reparable injury to improve treatment access for those with mental health conditions. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased mental health awareness can help mitigate risks like homelessness and substance abuse associated with trauma.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution aims to increase awareness and education to improve access to treatment for post-traumatic stress.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution promotes better identification, prevention, and treatment of post-traumatic stress for veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By addressing post-traumatic stress, the bill seeks to mitigate risks such as homelessness that contribute to poverty.
- 6/29/2026
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
5 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-542: 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".
- 119-SRES-322: 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".
- 119-SRES-758: A resolution 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".
- 118-HRES-572 (not yet synced)
- 118-SRES-761 (not yet synced)
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Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Brian MastRepublican · Florida
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California