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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".

7/9/2026, 3:04 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1396

The bill "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'" was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 29, 2026. This resolution aims to formally recognize the specified time period as dedicated to raising awareness about post-traumatic stress and its impact. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and supporting individuals affected by post-traumatic stress, highlighting June 27, 2026, as a particular day for heightened awareness activities.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1396

This resolution supports the designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.

The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress.

The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1396

Bill HRES 1396 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2026. Bill HRES 1396 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2026.  Bill HRES 1396's most recent activity was 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. as of June 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1396

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1396

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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".
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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