Ruth Moore Act of 2013
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HR 671 — Ruth Moore Act of 2013
Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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This bill died with 113th 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.
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Summary
Ruth Moore Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress in each of 2014 through 2018 on claims submitted for disabilities based on a covered mental health condition alleged to have been incurred or aggravated by military sexual trauma during active duty. Includes as a covered mental health condition post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, or any other mental health diagnosis that the Secretary determines to be related to military sexual trauma. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should update and improve VA regulations with respect to military sexual trauma by: (1) ensuring that it is specified as an in-service stressor in determining the service-connection of PTSD, and (2) recognizing the full range of physical and mental disabilities that can result from such trauma. Requires each veteran submitting such a claim to be provided the most recently updated regulations concerning such trauma, as well as other information designed to aid such claims. Extends until FY2019 the required rounding to the nearest dollar of VA basic educational assistance and survivors' and dependents' educational assistance.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3029-3030)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 671.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3029-3032)
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Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 113-63.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsors
- Chellie Pingree · Primary
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 671 do?
- Ruth Moore Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress in each of 2014 through 2018 on claims submitted for disabilities based on a covered mental health condition alleged to have been incurred or aggravated by military sexual trauma during active duty. Includes as a covered mental health condition post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, or any other mental health diagnosis that the Secretary determines to be related to military sexual trauma. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should update and improve VA regulations with respect to military sexual trauma by: (1) ensuring that it is specified as an in-service stressor in determining the service-connection of PTSD, and (2) recognizing the full range of physical and mental disabilities that can result from such trauma. Requires each veteran submitting such a claim to be provided the most recently updated regulations concerning such trauma, as well as other information designed to aid such claims. Extends until FY2019 the required rounding to the nearest dollar of VA basic educational assistance and survivors' and dependents' educational assistance.
- Who sponsors HR 671?
- HR 671 is sponsored by Chellie Pingree (D).
- What is the current status of HR 671?
- This bill died with 113th 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 671?
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