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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 26, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
S.Res. 203

A resolution designating the month of June 2017, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2017, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Aug 1, 2017)

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

Designates June 2017 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2017, 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 who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

What just happenedAug 1, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND](D-ND)Sponsor
33 cosponsors23 D10 R
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  1. Aug 1, 2017Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)

  2. Aug 1, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4695)

  3. Aug 1, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Aug 1, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Jun 26, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3767)

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jun 26, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 1, 201782

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

Designates June 2017 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2017, 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 who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Introduced in SenateJun 26, 2017

Designates June 2017 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2017, 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 who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

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