Bill · S.Res. 758· Senate(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".
- Introduced
- 6/8/2026
- Last activity
- 6/8/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2670; text: CR S2666)
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 3
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 758 designates June 2026 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2026, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution aims to raise public awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding post-traumatic stress, particularly for members of the Armed Forces and veterans. It supports efforts by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to educate the public and families about the condition. Additionally, it encourages Armed Forces leadership to support appropriate treatment for those affected. The resolution also recognizes how post-traumatic stress impacts the families and spouses of veterans and service members.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
Directly focuses on reducing stigma and improving treatment for veterans with PTSD.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
Specifically focuses on improving mental health awareness and treatment for veterans.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
Aims to reduce stigma and encourage treatment for 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 Public Awareness: By designating a national month and day, the resolution aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with post-traumatic stress, which can help people receive proper treatment. (Resolved section 1)
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Education for Families and Veterans: The resolution supports the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of Defense in educating the public, veterans, and their families about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress. (Resolved section 2)
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Cultural Change in Treatment: Support for fostering cultural change regarding post-traumatic stress is intended to save lives and advance treatment through personal interactions. (Resolved section 3)
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Support for Service Members: The resolution encourages Armed Forces leadership to support the appropriate treatment of men and women in the military who suffer from post-traumatic stress. (Resolved section 4)
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Recognition of Families: The resolution acknowledges the impact that post-traumatic stress has on the spouses and families of veterans and members of the Armed Forces. (Resolved section 5)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups 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 Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9Good For People With Disabilities+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+2
- 6/8/2026
- 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 S2670; text: CR S2666)
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
4 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-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-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".
- 118-SRES-761 (not yet synced)
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana