Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2025-01-22
Bill 119 hr 602, also known as the "Veterans Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Act," aims to address the issue of sexual assault within the Department of V...
eterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) are employed at certain VA medical facilities. SANEs are specially trained nurses who provide comprehensive care to sexual assault survivors, including conducting forensic exams, collecting evidence, and providing emotional support. By ensuring that SANEs are available at VA facilities, the bill seeks to improve the quality of care for veterans who have experienced sexual assault. In addition to mandating the employment of SANEs, the bill also includes provisions for training VA staff on how to respond to sexual assault cases, establishing protocols for reporting and investigating incidents of sexual assault, and providing support services for survivors. Overall, Bill 119 hr 602 aims to enhance the VA's response to sexual assault within its facilities and ensure that veterans who have experienced such trauma receive the care and support they need.
Recent Activity
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Alternative Names
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that sexual assault nurse examiners are employed at certain Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that sexual assault nurse examiners are employed at certain Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes.
SANE Act of 2025
SANE Act of 2025
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in VA Hospitals Act of 2025
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that sexual assault nurse examiners are employed at certain Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes.
Associated Legislation
undefined Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Assault and harassment offenses
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Mental health
Sex offenses
Veterans' medical care
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]
Committees and Subcommittees
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Health Subcommittee
Variations and Revisions