This House resolution expresses support for "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day" observed September 25, 2026. It defines military sexual trauma (MST) as sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment during military service and notes research cited in the text that about 1 in 3 women and 1 in 50 men experience MST. The resolution says MST can lead to long-term mental and physical health problems, may raise suicide risk, and can affect families and military readiness. It calls for breaking stigma, improving survivor care, expanding access to MST-related services, promoting prevention training and a culture of zero tolerance, and increasing transparency and accountability in how the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs handle MST cases.
The resolution is a formal statement from the House supporting a day of awareness and urging action. It encourages the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand and publicize MST-related services, improve reporting and support systems, and work to prevent MST. No publicly available information on direct changes to benefits, specific new programs, or legal requirements is included in the text.
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Supporters in the resolution emphasize helping survivors get high-quality, respectful care; reducing stigma; making services accessible and well-publicized; improving prevention training and reporting; promoting transparency and accountability in DoD and VA handling of cases; and working to address root causes to try to eradicate MST.
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