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117th Congress · HOUSE BILLENACTED

H.R. 6064 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.

“To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.”

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Nov 19, 2021
Last action Dec 27, 2022
Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Nov 19, 2021
Step 2
Referred
Dec 13, 2021
Veterans' Affairs · Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Apr 6, 2022
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Dec 19, 2022
Passed Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
Dec 27, 2022
SummaryCRS Summary

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a comprehensive review of VA medical examinations provided to individuals who submit claims for compensation for a service-connected disability related to military sexual trauma. Specifically, NASEM must review VA examinations that are provided for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma and are conducted to assess the impairments of individuals arising from such trauma. NASEM must report on its review, and the VA must report on its plans to implement actions based on NASEM's findings and r...

Provisions · 1 sectionsEnrolled
Roll Call Votes · 1
HOUSEpassage-suspensionMay 18, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 6064 Direct the Sec. of VA to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies for a review of examinations, furnished by the Sec., to individuals who submit claims to the Sec. for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, U.S.C., for mental & physical conditions to military sexual trauma

H.R. 6064

Passed
Timeline · 20 actions
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-289.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2022
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6064.
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business.
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 217).ROLL CALLpass
May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 29, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.