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Introduced
10/18/2024
10/18/2024
In Committee
12/03/2024
12/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that sexual assault nurse examiners are employed at certain Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in VA Hospitals Act of 2024 or the SANE Act of 2024, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to employ at least one sexual assault nurse examiner or a qualified health care provider to conduct sexual assault forensic examinations at each VA hospital and urgent care facility. After the examination, the health care provider must refer the individual to mental health care services provided by the VA, or through a Veterans Care Agreement if the wait time for VA services exceeds 30 days. The bill ensures that this additional responsibility does not negatively impact the regular patient care duties of VA employees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 12/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/10000/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr10000/BILLS-118hr10000ih.pdf |
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