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HR 2724 - 117VA Peer Support Enhancement for MST Survivors Act
Became Public Law No: 117-271.
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Summary
49 Public Law Aug 1, 2023
This act prescribes that a peer support specialist of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must not be responsible for providing assistance to a veteran regarding a claim for compensation for a covered mental health condition (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma (MST) experienced during active service. Such specialists must only provide counseling services, guidance, and support and must not participate in the adjudication of the claim. As part of the forms for claims for compensation for a covered mental health condition based on MST, the VA must include an option for a veteran to elect to be referred to a MST trauma coordinator at the VA facility closest to the veteran's residence. Additionally, the VA must (1) ensure that its peer support specialists receive annual training on providing peer support regarding MST, and (2) provide annual training on the processing of claims for compensation for covered mental health conditions based on MST to its MST coordinators and peer specialists.
53 Passed House Jul 31, 2023
This bill prescribes that a peer support specialist of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must not be responsible for providing assistance to a veteran regarding a claim for compensation for a covered mental health condition (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma (MST) experienced during active service. Such specialists must only provide counseling services, guidance, and support and must not participate in the adjudication of the claim. As part of the forms for claims for compensation for a covered mental health condition based on MST, the VA must include an option for a veteran to elect to be referred to a MST trauma coordinator at the VA facility closest to the veteran's residence. Additionally, the VA must (1) ensure that its peer support specialists receive annual training on providing peer support regarding MST, and (2) provide annual training on the processing of claims for compensation for covered mental health conditions based on MST to its MST coordinators and peer specialists.
00 Introduced in House Jan 3, 2022
VA Peer Support Enhancement for MST Survivors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each individual who files a claim relating to military sexual trauma is assigned a peer support specialist during the claims process, unless the individual elects to not have such support. Under the bill, a peer support specialist must be trained as a victim advocate and may not be responsible for any part of adjudicating the individual's claim.
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Timeline
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-271.
Dec 27, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-271.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 16, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2022
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2022
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7268)
May 19, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5109-5110)
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2724.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5168-5169)
May 18, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 224).
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H5109)
May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 20, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
House Votes
Roll call 224 · Session 2 · May 18, 2022
Passed
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