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H.R.2724: VA Peer Support Enhancement for MST Survivors Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 21, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 27, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (35 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - May 19, 2022
- Engrossed in House - May 18, 2022
- Introduced in House - April 21, 2021
Bill Summary
VA Peer Support Enhancement for MST Survivors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each individual who files a claim relating to military sexual trauma is assigned a peer support specialist during the claims process, unless the individual elects to not have such support. Under the bill, a peer support specialist must be trained as a victim advocate and may not be responsible for any part of adjudicating the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 23, 2022 |
Presented to President.
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Dec. 16, 2022 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Dec. 15, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
Dec. 15, 2022 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
Dec. 15, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7268) |
May 19, 2022 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 18, 2022 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 224).
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May 18, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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May 18, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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May 18, 2022 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H5109)
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May 18, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5168-5169)
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May 18, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5109-5110)
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May 18, 2022 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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May 18, 2022 |
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.
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May 18, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2724.
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May 18, 2022 |
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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April 6, 2022 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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April 6, 2022 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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April 6, 2022 |
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
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Oct. 20, 2021 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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July 14, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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April 21, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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April 21, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) |