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H.Res. 1562

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H.Res.1562
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Latest Action · September 17, 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.
Introduced
September 17, 2026
Cosponsors (10)
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This resolution expresses House support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day on September 25, 2026, and acknowledges the serious problem of sexual assault and harassment experienced by service members. The resolution notes that approximately one in three women and one in fifty men experience military sexual trauma during their service, which can lead to lasting mental and physical health consequences including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and increased suicide risk. The measure calls on the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to expand access to trauma-related services, improve transparency in handling these cases, and strengthen prevention efforts through training and cultural change within the military. The resolution has no funding or implementation timeline but serves as a symbolic statement of congressional commitment to supporting survivors and addressing sexual trauma in the armed forces.

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