H.R.6961: Dignity for MST Survivors Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 7, 2022
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 27, 2022

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Bill Summary

This bill modifies communications and procedures for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) regarding claims for compensation based on military sexual trauma (MST) experienced by veterans. The bill requires the VA to ensure each member of the BVA is offered annual training on MST and proceedings that concern a claim for compensation based on MST. A proceeding that concerns a claim for compensation based on...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with H.R.6961.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Dec. 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec. 20, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 19, 2022

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 19, 2022

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 19, 2022

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302-7303)

May 19, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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): 405 - 12 (Roll no. 216).
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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): 405 - 12 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H5107)
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5142)
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5107-5108)
May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6961.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
April 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
April 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
March 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
March 7, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 7, 2022

Introduced in the House by Frank Mrvan (D-Ind.)

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