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S.1581: Survivors of Military Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Oct. 28, 2013
- Latest Major Action Nov. 19, 2013
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Bill Summary
Survivors of Military Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling and care and services for sexual trauma to active-duty members of the Armed Forces. (Under current law, such services are provided only to veterans.) Prohibits such a member from being required to obtain a referral before receiving such services. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a screening...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 19, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Oct. 30, 2013 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280.
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| Oct. 28, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Oct. 28, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.) |