What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 8454.
Enhanced Health Support for Veterans Surviving Sexual Violence and Harassment.
This bill expands the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to include mandatory counseling on specific healthcare options. Service members leaving the military who have survived sexual assault, harassment, or intimate partner violence will receive detailed information about accessing mental and physical health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This ensures veterans are fully informed about their rights to treatment for trauma.
Key points
Mandatory counseling in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) must now include information on health care for survivors of sexual assault, harassment, or domestic violence.
Veterans and transitioning service members will receive clear guidance on accessing VA mental and physical health services related to these traumas.
Status:
Expired
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