H.R. 6064 became law 403 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 107 words.
This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a comprehensive review of VA medical examinations provided to individuals who submit claims for compensation for a service-connected disability related to military sexual trauma. Specifically, NASEM must review VA examinations that are provided for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma and are conducted to assess the impairments of individuals arising from such trauma. NASEM must report on its review, and the VA must report on its plans to implement actions based on NASEM's findings and recommendations.
- Committees
- House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 83 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 799 words
- Subjects
- Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime victimsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care qualityMedical tests and diagnostic methods +4 more
- Latest action
- Dec 27, 2022: Became Public Law No: 117-289.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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