Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act

Bill 115 hr 91, also known as the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving support services for women veterans. The bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by women who have served in the military and seeks to address these issues by establishing a program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide peer-to-peer support and outreach to women veterans.

The bill requires the VA to develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy to connect women veterans with the resources and support services they need. This includes providing information on healthcare, mental health services, employment opportunities, and other benefits available to women veterans. The bill also requires the VA to conduct a study on the barriers that prevent women veterans from accessing these services and develop strategies to overcome these obstacles.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to establish a peer support program specifically for women veterans. This program will provide peer-to-peer support and mentorship to help women veterans navigate the challenges they may face during their transition to civilian life. The bill also requires the VA to collect data on the utilization of these support services by women veterans and report on the effectiveness of the program to Congress. Overall, the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act aims to improve the support services available to women veterans and ensure that they have access to the resources they need to successfully reintegrate into civilian life. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards addressing the unique needs of women who have served in the military.