Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act

4/10/2025, 8:06 AM
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Bill 119 hr 2201, also known as the Military Sexual Trauma Claims Modernization Act, aims to make improvements to the claims process for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma. The bill specifically focuses on claims made under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The main goal of the bill is to streamline and simplify the process for veterans to file claims related to military sexual trauma. This includes providing better access to resources and support for veterans who have experienced this type of trauma. The bill also aims to ensure that claims related to military sexual trauma are processed in a timely and efficient manner.

In addition to improving the claims process, the bill also includes provisions for training VA employees on how to handle claims related to military sexual trauma. This training is designed to ensure that VA employees are equipped to provide the necessary support and assistance to veterans who have experienced this type of trauma. Overall, the Military Sexual Trauma Claims Modernization Act seeks to provide better support and resources for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma, and to ensure that their claims are processed in a fair and efficient manner.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 2201

Introduced on
2025-03-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/18/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Bill 119 hr 2201, also known as the Military Sexual Trauma Claims Modernization Act, aims to make improvements to the claims process for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma. The bill specifically focuses on claims made under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The main goal of the bill is to streamline and simplify the process for veterans to file claims related to military sexual trauma. This includes providing better access to resources and support for veterans who have experienced this type of trauma. The bill also aims to ensure that claims related to military sexual trauma are processed in a timely and efficient manner.

In addition to improving the claims process, the bill also includes provisions for training VA employees on how to handle claims related to military sexual trauma. This training is designed to ensure that VA employees are equipped to provide the necessary support and assistance to veterans who have experienced this type of trauma. Overall, the Military Sexual Trauma Claims Modernization Act seeks to provide better support and resources for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma, and to ensure that their claims are processed in a fair and efficient manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to improve claims, made under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, regarding military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.