H.R. 2201: Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act
This bill, known as the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act, proposes several amendments aimed at enhancing the process for handling claims related to military sexual trauma (MST) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Key Provisions
1. Enhanced Training for VA Employees
The bill mandates that:
- All employees of the VA who are involved in processing MST claims must receive annual sensitivity training. This training aims to improve their understanding and handling of such sensitive cases.
- The training should be tailored based on each employee's experience level with MST claims.
- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to review and update the training content at least once each year.
2. Reporting Requirements
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report within 90 days after the bill's enactment. This report will cover:
- The previous training provided to employees related to MST claims.
- The plans for implementing the new training requirements set by the bill.
3. Assistance in Claim Processing
The legislation expands the VA's duty to assist claimants by including:
- The requirement to obtain a claimant's service personnel records if no credible evidence of MST is found in the records.
- The obligation to acquire the claimant's service medical records as part of the claim evaluation process.
4. Sensitivity Training for Contracted Health Care Professionals
The bill also addresses sensitivity training for health care professionals who are contracted to perform examinations for veterans filing MST claims. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must:
- Report on the sensitivity training required for these professionals.
- Outline plans to enhance sensitivity training and ensure that veterans are not retraumatized during examinations.
Conclusion
Overall, the bill seeks to improve the handling of military sexual trauma claims through better training for staff and enhanced support for veterans navigating the claims process.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May. 20, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| May. 19, 2025 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2130-2132) |
| May. 19, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2201. |
| May. 19, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| May. 19, 2025 | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| May. 19, 2025 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2130-2131) |
| May. 19, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2130-2131) |
| May. 17, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 71. |
| May. 17, 2025 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-98. |
| May. 06, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| May. 06, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| Apr. 09, 2025 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| Apr. 09, 2025 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Apr. 04, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| Mar. 18, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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