[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11002]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS AWARENESS DAY

  (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Posttraumatic 
Stress Awareness Day on Friday, June 27.
  Approximately one in five veterans that served in Iraq and 
Afghanistan has been diagnosed with PTS, with many also affected by 
other mental illnesses and physical disabilities. All our veterans 
deserve treatment, Mr. Speaker.
  There is almost one veteran suicide an hour. This is inexcusable. It 
is vital that we recognize the invisible wounds that are just as 
serious as the physical ones.
  The one-size-fits-all doesn't always work. That is why I am 
introducing the creating options for veterans expedited recovery act 
tomorrow that will pave the way towards alternative treatments for 
those suffering from PTS.
  All options should be on the table to treat our true American heroes, 
Mr. Speaker.
  I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this legislation, and let's get our 
veterans covered.

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