Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2023
This bill improves support for veterans who experienced military sexual trauma by establishing specialized teams to review claims, requiring the VA to provide clear information about claims processing, and expanding eligibility for counseling to include all former reserve component members. It creates a pilot program to provide interim mental health care when veterans face wait times exceeding 14 days for residential treatment. The bill also mandates annual reviews of claims accuracy and requires studies on access to care for veterans with military sexual trauma. These changes aim to make the claims process more responsive and supportive for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma.
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in committee
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 29, 2023
Last action Mar 29, 2023
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Mar 29, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mar 29, 2023
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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