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US S2402
US S2402A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
In Committee
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the veterans peer counseling program includes a sufficient number of peer counselors for women veterans. Such counselors may be VA employees and may have expertise in: (1) gender-specific issues and services, (2) VA services and benefits, and (3) employment mentoring. The VA shall: (1) emphasize facilitating peer-to-peer counseling for women veterans who suffered sexual trauma while in the Armed Forces, have post-traumatic stress disorder or suffer from another mental health condition, or are otherwise at risk of becoming homeless; (2) conduct program outreach; and (3) coordinate with community organizations, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, local business organizations, and legal assistance organizations.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the veterans peer counseling program includes a sufficient number of peer counselors for women veterans. These counselors may be VA employees and may have expertise in gender-specific issues and services, VA services and benefits, and employment mentoring. The VA is required to emphasize facilitating peer-to-peer counseling for women veterans who have experienced sexual trauma, have post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health conditions, or are at risk of becoming homeless. The VA must also conduct outreach to inform women veterans about the program and coordinate with various community organizations to facilitate the transition of these women into their communities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 02/08/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2402/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2402/BILLS-115s2402is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2402/BILLS-115s2402is.pdf.pdf |
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