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Michigan House adopts resolution declaring June 27, 2025 as National PTSD Awareness Day

Original title: A resolution to declare June 27, 2025, as National PTSD Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Last action · June 26, 2025: adoptedSponsors: Denise Mentzer and 46 others

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What This Bill Does

The Michigan House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 137 to declare June 27, 2025, as National PTSD Awareness Day in the state, encouraging residents to learn more about the condition and support those affected.

Why it matters

Changes only the official state observance calendar; no funding or service changes are stated.

Background
  • National PTSD Awareness Day was originally designated by the United States Senate to honor Army Staff Sergeant Joe Biel. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

veterans

Veterans are explicitly recognized by the resolution as a group frequently affected by PTSD.

Directly affected

first responders

First responders are cited in the resolution as individuals affected by severe trauma and PTSD.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Resolution 137 do?
It formally declares June 27, 2025, as National PTSD Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Does this resolution appropriate any funding or change state laws?
No, it is a non-binding legislative resolution and does not alter laws or allocate funds.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Jun 26, 2025HouseFloor
    adopted
  2. Jun 26, 2025HouseIntroduced
    introduced by Representative Rep. Denise Mentzer

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Sponsors

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Connected Entities

Phil Skaggs, Sharon MacDonell, Denise Mentzer and 11 more
PersonPhil Skaggs“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonSharon MacDonell“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonDenise Mentzer“Primary sponsor of House Resolution 137”Map →
PersonAmos O'Neal“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonDylan Wegela“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonNatalie Price“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonCynthia Neeley“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Senate“Body that designated National PTSD Awareness Day”Map →
PersonMatt Koleszar“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
locationMichigan“State where the resolution applies”Map →
PersonJoey Andrews“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonCarrie Rheingans“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
PersonJoe Biel“Army Staff Sergeant whose memory is honored by the designation”Map →
PersonMike McFall“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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