HR 5707 · 115th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

START Act

Introduced 2018-05-08· Sponsored by Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2018-05-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act or the START Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using intensive outpatient programs to treat members of the Armed Forces suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from military sexual trauma, including treatment for substance abuse, depression, and other issues related to such conditions.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3]MA