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S.681: Deborah Sampson Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (27 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 21, 2017
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 (including those 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 17, 2017 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| May 17, 2017 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-299.
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| March 21, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |