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H.R. 6064 117th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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.

Introduced: November 19, 2021 Introduced by: Troy E. Nehls Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-289.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302)
Dec 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2022
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 217). (text: CR H5108-5109)
May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5142-5143)
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6064.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5108-5109)
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Nov 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 19, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 18, 2022 House · vote #217 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 414–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-289.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

Specifically, NASEM must review VA examinations that are provided for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma and are conducted to assess the impairments of individuals arising from such trauma.

NASEM must report on its review, and the VA must report on its plans to implement actions based on NASEM's findings and recommendations.

 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 8
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Feb 15, 2022
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Malliotakis, Nicole
New York · Feb 7, 2022
Posey, Bill
· Jan 28, 2022
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Nov 30, 2021
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Nov 30, 2021
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Bergman, Jack
Michigan · Nov 19, 2021
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Nov 19, 2021
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Ellzey, Jake
Texas · Nov 19, 2021
Luria, Elaine
· Nov 19, 2021
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Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · Nov 19, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6064: 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.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6064/
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"H.R. 6064: 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.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6064/.
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H.R. 6064, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6064/.
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[H.R. 6064: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6064/)
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