H.R. 6064 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.
H.R. 6064 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Nov 19, 2021, sponsored by Troy E. Nehls with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 19, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-289
What it does
This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a comprehensive review of VA medical examinations provided to individuals who submit claims for compensation for a service-connected disability related to military sexual trauma.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Troy E. Nehls (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 19, 2021
- Passed the HouseMay 18, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-289. (Dec 27, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 18, 2022 · Passed414–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
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