Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 27, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4554
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 27, 2019)
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a policy to end harassment and sexual assault, including sexual and gender-based harassment, at its facilities. The VA must also designate points of contact at each VA facility, Veterans Integrated Service Network, and at the Central Office of the VA to receive reports of harassment and sexual assault.
What just happenedSep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26](D-CA)Sponsor
11 cosponsors10 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseSep 27, 2019
- Sep 27, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House