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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025

8/26/2025, 6:28 PM

Summary of Bill S 1245

Bill 119 s 1245, also known as the Military Sexual Trauma and Health Care Enhancement Act, aims to make important changes to the way the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides health care and benefits to veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST).

The bill proposes to expand the coverage and availability of health care services for veterans who have experienced MST, including mental health care, counseling, and treatment for physical injuries resulting from MST. It also seeks to improve the training and education of VA health care providers to better understand and address the unique needs of veterans who have experienced MST.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the benefits available to veterans who have experienced MST, such as increasing access to disability compensation and other forms of financial assistance. It also aims to streamline the process for veterans to access these benefits and services, making it easier for them to receive the support they need. Overall, Bill 119 s 1245 is focused on improving the care and support available to veterans who have experienced MST, recognizing the unique challenges they face and ensuring they receive the help they deserve.

Current Status of Bill S 1245

Bill S 1245 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill S 1245 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 1, 2025.  Bill S 1245's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of July 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1245

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1245

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1245

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

Comments

Eden Schultz profile image

Eden Schultz

429

3 months ago

I dunno bout this bill 1245 thing. It's supposed to help servicemembers and veterans, but I'm not sure how exactly. I hope it does good stuff for them tho. #confused

Aniyah Holt profile image

Aniyah Holt

467

3 months ago

I don't understand why some people are against this bill. It's about time we start prioritizing the well-being of our servicemembers and veterans. This bill will provide much-needed support and empowerment to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. It's the least we can do for those who have served. I fully support this bill and believe it will have a positive long-term impact on our veterans and their families. #SupportOurTroops 🇺🇸

Rhett Bryan profile image

Rhett Bryan

452

3 months ago

This bill is a joke! It's gonna mess everything up for us veterans. How is this gonna help us in the short term? #ridiculous

Ayan Hong profile image

Ayan Hong

456

3 months ago

This bill is sad. Not sure how it will affect me in the long run.