Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 25, 2018Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6869
Violence Against Women Veterans Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 25, 2018)
Violence Against Women Veterans Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a program to assist veterans who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault access VA benefits.
The VA shall establish a national task force to address domestic violence and sexual assault among veterans and conduct a study to determine the scope of the problem.
What just happenedSep 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7](D-NY)Sponsor
85 cosponsors80 D5 R
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- Introduced in HouseSep 25, 2018
- Sep 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 25, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Sep 25, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 25, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House