H.Res. 1396 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jun 29, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRecognizes National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month
This is a symbolic resolution that expresses support for designating June 2026 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2026, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution backs efforts to educate military members, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress, and supports work by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to change how people think about the condition. It also encourages military leadership to support treatment for service members dealing with post-traumatic stress.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct effect on laws or policies. It's a statement of support rather than something that changes what happens in your daily life, though it reflects a commitment to raising awareness about post-traumatic stress among those who serve in the military and their families.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 29, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1396
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".
Sponsor: Rep. Scott H. Peters (D-CA-50) · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 29, 2026: “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.”