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Support for Veterans After Trauma: New Specialists and Training

This law introduces changes aimed at better supporting veterans applying for benefits due to military sexual trauma. Veterans will be able to access peer support specialists who will undergo special training.
Key points
Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma will have access to peer support specialists.
Peer support specialists can provide counseling, guidance, and support, but will not evaluate benefit claims.
Veterans can choose to be referred to a military sexual trauma coordinator at the nearest facility.
Peer support specialists and military sexual trauma coordinators will receive annual training.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4441
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2022-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4441.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma will have access to peer support specialists.
  • Peer support specialists can provide counseling, guidance, and support, but will not evaluate benefit claims.
  • Veterans can choose to be referred to a military sexual trauma coordinator at the nearest facility.
  • Peer support specialists and military sexual trauma coordinators will receive annual training.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Benefits Health