Bill > HR2974

This bill expands eligibility for beneficiary travel, which is a program that reimburses veterans for travel expenses to receive care, to include veterans seeking treatment for military sexual trauma in specialized outpatient or residential programs at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. Military sexual trauma is defined as psychological harm resulting from a sexual assault, battery, or harassment that occurred while the veteran was on active duty or active duty for training, with sexual harassment specifically defined as repeated, unsolicited verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature that is threatening. This change aims to ensure that veterans receiving specialized care for these experiences can access it without the burden of travel costs.