Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:54:44Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1082 Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1082

Bill 118 HR 1082, also known as the Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act, aims to address the issue of military sexual trauma within the armed forces. The bill specifically focuses on the retirement benefits of service members who have experienced sexual trauma during their time in the military.

Under current law, service members who are forced to leave the military due to military sexual trauma are not eligible for full retirement benefits. This bill seeks to change that by ensuring that these service members receive the same retirement benefits as those who retire for other reasons.

The bill also includes provisions for counseling and support services for service members who have experienced military sexual trauma. These services are intended to help these individuals cope with the trauma they have experienced and transition back into civilian life. Overall, the Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act aims to provide support and resources for service members who have experienced sexual trauma while serving in the military. By addressing the issue of retirement benefits and providing counseling services, the bill seeks to ensure that these individuals are able to receive the care and support they need to heal and move forward.

Congressional Summary of HR 1082

Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act

This bill expands eligibility for certain special compensation to disabled uniformed services retirees who are survivors of military sexual trauma.

Specifically, the bill renames combat-related special compensation as trauma-related special compensation and makes eligible for such compensation trauma-related disabled uniformed services retirees (i.e., members of the uniformed services who have a trauma-related disability and are entitled to retired pay).

The bill expands the former definition of a combat-related disability (now a trauma-related disability under this bill) to include a disability that is compensable under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is determined by the VA to be the result of military sexual trauma.

Current Status of Bill HR 1082

Bill HR 1082 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2023. Bill HR 1082 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 17, 2023. Bill HR 1082's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 17, 2023