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Support for Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness

This House Resolution supports designating June as National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and June 27th as Awareness Day. The goal is to increase public understanding of PTSD, reduce stigma, and encourage seeking treatment, which can improve the lives of many affected individuals, including veterans and their families.
Key points
Increasing public awareness of post-traumatic stress injury (PTSD) and reducing associated stigma.
Supporting efforts to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSD.
Encouraging cultural change in the perception of PTSD, emphasizing it as a common and treatable injury, not just a disorder.
Highlighting the impact of PTSD on the spouses and families of affected individuals.
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Print number: 118_HRES_572
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
Process start date: 2023-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2023 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" and June 27, 2023, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_572.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increasing public awareness of post-traumatic stress injury (PTSD) and reducing associated stigma.
  • Supporting efforts to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSD.
  • Encouraging cultural change in the perception of PTSD, emphasizing it as a common and treatable injury, not just a disorder.
  • Highlighting the impact of PTSD on the spouses and families of affected individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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