H.Res. 542 · 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 24, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRecognizes June as PTSD Awareness Month
This is a symbolic resolution that expresses support for designating June 2025 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2025, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. It supports educating military members, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress, and it encourages the Armed Forces leadership to support treatment for service members dealing with PTSD.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't create new laws or programs—it's ceremonial and expresses Congress's support for raising awareness about PTSD among military members and veterans. It may help shine a light on the issue and encourage the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to focus on PTSD education and treatment, which could matter most to veterans and active-duty service members seeking care.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 24, 2025)
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.
1st SessionH.Res. 542
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".
Sponsor: Rep. Scott H. Peters (D-CA-50) · Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 24, 2025: “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.”