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HR 7335 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Assault and harassment offenses Crime victims Emergency communications systems Emergency medical services and trauma care Government information and archives Medical tests and diagnostic methods Mental health Sex offenses Telephone and wireless communication Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

MST Claims Coordination Act

Introduced: March 31, 2022 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-303.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302-7303)
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H5106)
May 18, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 215).
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5141-5142)
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. 7335.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5105-5107)
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.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Apr 5, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Mar 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 18, 2022 House · vote #215 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 417–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

MST Claims Coordination Act

This act modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST).

During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation.

In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.

What's happening now December 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-303.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1