HR 6064 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

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.

Introduced 2021-11-19· Sponsored by Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 117-289.(2022-12-27)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2022-05-18
Roll #217
Yea 414Nay 2
Democrats
215 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
199 Yea·1 Nay
PassedHouse · 2022-05-18
Roll #217
Yea 414Nay 2
Democrats
215 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
199 Yea·1 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill 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.…

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H.R. 6064, a bill 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

May 4, 2022

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on April 6, 2022

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Cosponsors (10)

1 Democrat9 Republicans