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H.R.6961: Dignity for MST Survivors Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2022
- Latest Major Action Dec. 27, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - May 19, 2022
- Engrossed in House - May 18, 2022
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2022
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
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 23, 2022 |
Presented to President.
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Dec. 20, 2022 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Dec. 19, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
Dec. 19, 2022 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
Dec. 19, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed 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.
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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): 405 - 12 (Roll no. 216).
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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): 405 - 12 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H5107)
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May 18, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5142)
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May 18, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5107-5108)
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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. 6961.
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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).
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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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March 28, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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March 7, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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March 7, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Frank Mrvan (D-Ind.) |