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S.3434: Violence Against Women Veterans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 28, 2016
Bill Summary
Violence Against Women Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a program to assist veterans that have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault in accessing benefits from the VA, including by coordinating access to medical treatment centers, housing assistance, and other benefits. The VA shall carry out the program in partnership with specified health care or other service...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 28, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sept. 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) |