H.R. 6064 — 117th Congress
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.
Sponsor
Latest action
Dec 27, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-289.
CRS summary
As of Dec 27, 2022Public Law
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.
Congressional Research Service, via api.congress.gov (public domain)
Roll-call votes
1 on recordMay 18, 2022 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Full roll callYea — 414: 215 D · 199 R
Nay — 2: 1 D · 1 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Sean Casten | IL |
| Diana Harshbarger | TN |
Not Voting — 12: 8 R · 4 D
Member pages currently show roll-call votes from the 119th Congress only. The “Member pages” column marks votes from that congress.