Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-27T14:11:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2201 Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims 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.

5/27/2025, 2:11 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2201

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 2201

Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act

This bill expands training requirements and assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in relation to claims for covered mental health conditions (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma.

Specifically, the bill requires VA employees who process claims for covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma to receive annual sensitivity training. Such training must be updated by the VA at least once a year.

The VA must annually report on (1) the training it provides, and (2) any plans to expand and update such training.

In providing assistance with such claims related to military sexual trauma, the VA must obtain the service medical record of the claimant and, if there is not credible supporting evidence of a military sexual trauma in the record, obtain the service personnel record of the claimant.

Additionally, the VA must report to Congress regarding (1) sensitivity training required for health care professionals (including schedulers) who are contracted under a VA pilot program to perform examinations of veterans who make claims related to military sexual trauma, and (2) the VA’s plan to improve such training and ensure veterans are not retraumatized during such an examination.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2201

Bill HR 2201 is currently in the status of Passed in House since May 19, 2025. Bill HR 2201 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2201's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 20, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2201

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2201

To 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.