United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

HR 713 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility for beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual trauma in specialized outpatient or residential programs at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill allows veterans to get travel benefits for treatment related to military sexual trauma.

The bill amends eligibility for beneficiary travel to include veterans seeking treatment for military sexual trauma at VA facilities. It specifies the definitions of military sexual trauma and sexual harassment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma can receive assistance for travel to receive care.

Summary

This bill provides eligibility for beneficiary travel through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to a veteran whose travel to a specialized outpatient or residential program at a VA facility is in connection with treatment or care for military sexual trauma.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 713 do?
This bill provides eligibility for beneficiary travel through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to a veteran whose travel to a specialized outpatient or residential program at a VA facility is in connection with treatment or care for military sexual trauma.
Who sponsors HR 713?
HR 713 is sponsored by Kuster, Ann M. (Democratic), Balderson, Troy (Republican), Lawson, Al, Jr. (Democratic), Sherrill, Mikie (Democratic), Cunningham, Joe (Democratic), Deutch, Theodore E. (Democratic), Joyce, David P. (Republican), and Walorski, Jackie (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 713?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 713?
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