Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Mar 29, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Mar 29, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill modifies and implements policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST), which is generally defined as physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment that occurred while the veteran was serving in the military. In the case of any veteran who claims that a covered mental health condition (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on MST was incurred or aggravated by active service, the VA must consider (1) a diagnosis of the condition by a mental health professional, (2) a medically proven link between current symptoms and MST, and...
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Timeline · 2 actions
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 29, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.