Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act
House Passes the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act
The House of Representatives passed this bill and sent it to the Senate for further review. It is currently waiting for the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs to consider it. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This bill passed the House and addresses veteran care, which usually receives strong support from both parties in the Senate.
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VA employees who process, communicate about, or decide MST claims would be required to complete annual sensitivity training tailored to their experience level. This creates a new recurring training obligation but also gives staff better tools for handling sensitive cases effectively.
“each employee of the Department who processes such a claim, communicates with a claimant regarding evidence supporting such a claim, or decides such a claim, receives annual sensitivity training and training”
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2130-2131)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2130-2131)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2201.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
4 articlesHouse lawmakers push for improved VA military sexual trauma training
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act to direct the VA to create a new training plan for examiners. The bill requires annual training for VBA employees and mandates the VA obtain all medical records for PTSD-based claims.
Budzinski Bill to Enhance VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Clears the House with Unanimous Support
The Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Act (H.R. 2201) passed unanimously out of the full House of Representatives. The legislation seeks to simplify the process for victims, requiring the VA to automatically obtain service records and improve examiner training.
Veterans Are Filing More Claims for Service-Related Sexual Assault, VA Officials Say
VA officials noted that approval ratings for MST claims have risen to 63%, up from 40% a decade ago. The Veterans Benefits Administration has endeavored to improve records collection from the Defense Department, a key component of the proposed Improving VA Training for MST Claims Act.
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Congressional Bill
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Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act
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