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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6064Became Law

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.

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 27, 2022)

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.

What just happenedDec 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-289.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22](R-TX)Sponsor
10 cosponsors1 D9 R
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  1. Dec 27, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-289.

  2. Dec 27, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-289.

  3. Dec 27, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 27, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 23, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 23, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 19, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302)

  9. Dec 19, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 19, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Dec 19, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. May 19, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. May 18, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. May 18, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 217). (text: CR H5108-5109)

  15. May 18, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 217).

  16. May 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5142-5143)

  17. May 18, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. May 18, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6064.

  19. May 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5108-5109)

  20. May 18, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Mar 29, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  24. Dec 13, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  25. Nov 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Nov 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Nov 19, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 27, 202249

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.

Passed SenateDec 19, 202255

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.

Passed HouseMay 18, 202253

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.

Introduced in HouseNov 19, 2021

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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