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substantiveMay 18, 2022 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 6064 — Direct the Sec. of VA to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies for a review of examinations, furnished by the Sec., to individuals who submit claims to the Sec. for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, U.S.C., for mental & physical conditions to military sexual trauma

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires VA (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering.
  • House passed it on May 18, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a comprehensive review of VA medical examinations provided to individuals who submit claims for compensation for a service-connected disability related to military sexual trauma. Specifically, NASEM must review VA examinations that are provided for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma and are conducted to assess the impairments of individuals arising from such trauma. NASEM must report on its review, and the VA must report on its plans to implement actions based on NASEM's findings and recommendations.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea414

Democrat: 215 · Republican: 199

Nay2

Democrat: 1 · Republican: 1

Present0

Not Voting12

Democrat: 4 · Republican: 8

How each member voted (428)

Yea (414)

Nay (2)

Not Voting (12)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.