H.R. 6869 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Violence Against Women Veterans Act
H.R. 6869 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Sep 25, 2018, sponsored by Nydia M. Velázquez with 85 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Violence Against Women Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a program to assist veterans who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault access VA benefits. The VA shall establish a national task force to address domestic violence and sexual assault among veterans and conduct a study to determine the scope of the problem.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 80 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sep 25, 2018)
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