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Supporting Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6125

Supporting Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop, implement, and maintain a standard of coordinated care for members of the Armed Forces who are survivors of sexual trauma, including by requiring that information is posted in DOD facilities regarding VA services for such survivors.

Current Status of Bill HR 6125

Bill HR 6125 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2020. Bill HR 6125 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2020.  Bill HR 6125's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6125

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6125

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Health information and medical records
- Intergovernmental relations
- Military medicine
- Sex offenses
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6125

Supporting Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Act of 2020
To direct the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to coordinate support for survivors of sexual trauma.
Supporting Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Act of 2020

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