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US HR4554
US HR4554To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Introduced
09/27/2019
09/27/2019
In Committee
09/27/2019
09/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a policy to end harassment and sexual assault, including sexual and gender-based harassment, at its facilities. The VA must also designate points of contact at each VA facility, Veterans Integrated Service Network, and at the Central Office of the VA to receive reports of harassment and sexual assault.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a comprehensive policy to end harassment and sexual assault, including sexual and gender-based harassment, at its facilities. The policy must include processes for reporting and responding to incidents, mandatory training for VA employees and contractors, annual distribution of educational materials, and the prominent display of anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault messages. The bill also requires the VA to designate points of contact at each facility, Veterans Integrated Service Network, and the VA's Central Office to receive reports of harassment and sexual assault, and to submit annual reports to Congress on the implementation of the policy.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Julia Brownley (D)*,
Joyce Beatty (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Ed Case (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Will Hurd (R),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 09/27/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4554/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4554/BILLS-116hr4554ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4554/BILLS-116hr4554ih.pdf.pdf |
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