H.R. 4635
Referred to CommitteeTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes.
Introduced 12/13/2017•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
6/14/2018 • Senate
Summary
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to emphasize appointing peer support counselors for women veterans. The VA shall recruit women peer support counselors with expertise in gender-specific issues and services, VA services and benefits, and employment mentoring.
The VA shall:
- emphasize peer support counseling for women veterans who suffered sexual trauma while in the Armed Forces, have post-traumatic stress disorder or another mental health condition, are homeless, or are at risk of suicide;
- conduct program outreach;
- coordinate with community, business, educational, and state and local government entities; and
- provide peer support counselor training.
Passed House amended • 6/13/2018
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresMental healthVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careWomen's employmentWomen's health
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
December 13, 2017
Committee Review
April 17, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Floor Debate
June 13, 2018
Passed Chamber
June 13, 2018
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law
Text Versions (4)
Referred in Senate6/14/2018
Engrossed in House6/13/2018
Reported in House5/18/2018
Introduced in House12/13/2017