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Introduced
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
In Committee
06/16/2020
06/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to coordinate support for survivors of sexual trauma. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Supporting Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Act of 2020, directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to coordinate support for survivors of sexual trauma. It requires them to develop and implement a standard of coordinated care for members of the Armed Forces who are survivors of sexual trauma, including posting information about VA services in military facilities and ensuring coordination between staff of the two departments. The bill also mandates reports on the availability of residential treatment programs for survivors and progress in implementing and improving the standard of coordinated care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Jackie Speier (D)*,
Julia Brownley (D),
Ed Case (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 06/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6125/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6125/BILLS-116hr6125ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6125/BILLS-116hr6125ih.pdf.pdf |
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