HRES770-119

In Committee

Expressing support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day.

119th Congress Introduced Sep 26, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This House Resolution formally expresses Congress's support for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Awareness Day. It acknowledges the significant impact that sexual trauma has on service members, veterans, and their families, and commits to breaking the stigma surrounding these experiences while improving support systems for survivors.

Who Benefits and How

Military sexual trauma survivors and veterans benefit by receiving Congressional acknowledgment of their experiences and a commitment to expanding access to MST-related services. The resolution aims to ensure these services are well-publicized and accessible to all veterans who need them, while also promoting an environment free from fear of retaliation or discrimination.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs bear the responsibility of implementing improved transparency and accountability measures in handling MST cases. These agencies are encouraged to expand access to MST-related services and work to address the root causes of military sexual trauma with the goal of eliminating it entirely.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses official support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day
  • Affirms commitment to providing survivors with the highest quality care and support
  • Encourages DoD and VA to expand and publicize access to MST-related services
  • Promotes transparency and accountability in how agencies handle MST cases to build trust
  • Commits to working with DoD to address root causes with the goal of eradicating military sexual trauma

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill expresses support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day, acknowledging the impact of such trauma on military personnel and their families. It encourages transparency and accountability in handling these cases while also committing to improving support systems.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Healthcare

Primary Purpose

The bill expresses support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day, acknowledging the impact of such trauma on military personnel and their families. It encourages transparency and accountability in handling these cases while also committing to improving support systems.

Policy Domains

Defense Healthcare

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 26, 2025

Ms. Houlahan (for herself, Mr. Bacon, Ms. Brownley, Ms. Sherrill, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense
Actor Mappings
"the_secretary"
→ Secretary of Defense

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