Expressing support for "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day".

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Introduced 2026-09-17Topic: veterans military · public health · civil rightsCommemorative

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day," observed on September 25, 2026. It defines military sexual trauma as sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment during military service. The resolution commits the House to supporting survivors and their families and to reducing stigma. It encourages the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand access to related services and to handle cases with transparency and accountability. It does not create new programs or funding.

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Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2026-09-17	House	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.	refer
2026-09-17	House	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.	refer
2026-09-17	House	Submitted in House	refer
2026-09-17		Submitted in House	introduce

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