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H.R. 5707 115th Congress House

START Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to improve the treatment of members of the Armed Forces for post-traumatic stress disorder relating to military sexual trauma.

Introduced: May 8, 2018 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Comprehensive health careCongressional oversightCrime victimsDrug, alcohol, tobacco use
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Government studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsPerformance measurementSex offensesVeterans' medical care
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
May 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 8, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 8, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 9, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act or the START Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using intensive outpatient programs to treat members of the Armed Forces suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from military sexual trauma, including treatment for substance abuse, depression, and other issues related to such conditions.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 5515 John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
  • S 2805 START Act of 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5707: START Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5707/
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"H.R. 5707: START Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5707/.
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H.R. 5707, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5707/.
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