United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 5203 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes.

Last action — Committee Hearings Held

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill requires updates to how the Department of Veterans Affairs manages acute sexual assault cases.

This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revise policies regarding the handling of acute sexual assault for veterans. It sets requirements for training, medical protocols, and referrals to ensure comprehensive care and support for affected individuals.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill means healthcare and police workers within the Department of Veterans Affairs will receive updated training and protocols to better assist veterans experiencing acute sexual assault.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

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

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. Subcommittee on Health Discharged

  6. Committee Hearings Held

  7. Committee Hearings Held

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety veterans agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 5203?
HR 5203 is sponsored by Morrison, Kelly (Democratic) and Stansbury, Melanie A. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5203?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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