H.R.2452: Deborah Sampson Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 16, 2017
  • Latest Major Action May 16, 2017

Bill Cosponsors

76 (55 Democrats, 21 Republicans)

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Bill Summary

Deborah Sampson Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a three-year pilot program to assess the feasibility of peer-to-peer assistance for women veterans who are separating or newly separated from the Armed Forces), with emphasis placed on women who suffered service-related sexual trauma or who are at risk of becoming homeless. Additionally, the VA shall: expand the women veterans call center to include a...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with H.R.2452.

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2017

Introduced in the House by Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.)

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