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H.R. 91

Introduced

Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act

Introduced 1/3/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 134.

6/28/2017 • House

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act

(Sec. 2) This bill makes permanent the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out, through the Readjustment Counseling Service of the Veterans Health Administration, a program to provide reintegration and readjustment services in group retreat settings to women veterans who are recently separated from service after a prolonged deployment. (Currently, such program is required as a pilot program under the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.)

Reported to House without amendment • 6/28/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Financial literacyMental healthVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical careWomen's employmentWomen's health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (15)

Party Breakdown

11
Democrats
4
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Democrat • CA-26

Sponsored 1/3/2017

Cosponsors (14)

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Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]

D-CA-41

Joined 1/3/2017

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Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

D-NH-2

Joined 1/3/2017

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Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]

R-IN-2

Joined 2/7/2017

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Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

R-LA-3

Joined 3/29/2017

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Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

D-ME-1

Joined 4/3/2017

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Rep. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV-3]

D-NV-3

Joined 4/25/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 3, 2017

Committee Review

March 29, 2017

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House6/28/2017
Introduced in House1/3/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors14