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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 23, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
S.Res. 512

A resolution designating the month of June 2016 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2016, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 23, 2016)

Designates June 2016 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2016, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.

Supports efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense, as well as the medical community, to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress.

Welcomes the efforts of the VA's National Center for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and local Vet Centers to assist veterans suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress.

Encourages Armed Forces commanders to support appropriate treatment of Armed Forces personnel diagnosed with PTSD.

What just happenedJun 23, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553-4554, S4562; text of measure as introduced: CR S4553-4554)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND](D-ND)Sponsor
30 cosponsors16 D13 R1 I
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  1. Jun 23, 2016Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553-4554, S4562; text of measure as introduced: CR S4553-4554)

  2. Jun 23, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4553-4554, S4562; text of measure as introduced: CR S4553-4554)

  3. Jun 23, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateJun 23, 2016

Designates June 2016 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2016, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.

Supports efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense, as well as the medical community, to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress.

Welcomes the efforts of the VA's National Center for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and local Vet Centers to assist veterans suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress.

Encourages Armed Forces commanders to support appropriate treatment of Armed Forces personnel diagnosed with PTSD.

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 23, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates June 2016 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2016, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.

Supports efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense, as well as the medical community, to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress.

Welcomes the efforts of the VA's National Center for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and local Vet Centers to assist veterans suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress.

Encourages Armed Forces commanders to support appropriate treatment of Armed Forces personnel diagnosed with PTSD.

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