Bill · S.Res. 322· Senate(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".
- Introduced
- 7/15/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4373; text: CR S4372)
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 8
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating June 2025 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2025, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day." The measure aims to raise public awareness regarding the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress. It seeks to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues and support those suffering from the "invisible wounds of war." Additionally, the resolution supports efforts by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to educate the public, service members, and families. Finally, it encourages leadership within the Armed Forces to support appropriate treatment for those suffering from these conditions.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The resolution specifically promotes awareness and treatment for service members and veterans facing trauma.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution supports efforts to educate and increase access to treatment for post-traumatic stress.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill emphasizes improving treatment and awareness for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress.
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 specific month and day aims to raise public awareness and reduce the stigma associated with post-symptoms of traumatic stress (Resolution Section 1). This could help individuals who currently do not report or seek treatment due to fear of stigma (Whereas clauses).
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Improved Access to Treatment: By increasing understanding, the resolution seeks to ensure that individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress receive proper treatment (Resolution Section 1). Timely treatment can help diminish complications and prevent suicides (Whereas clause).
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Support for Families: The resolution recognizes the impact that post-traumatic stress has on the spouses and families of those serving in the Armed Forces and veterans (Resolution Section 5).
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Educational Support: The measure supports efforts to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the general public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress (Resolution Section 2).
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/15/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4373; text: CR S4372)
- 18 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 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-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-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".
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