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H.R. 2798

Introduced

Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act

Introduced 5/16/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

9/11/2019 • House

Summary

Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act

This bill permanently extends the Department of Veterans Affairs program that provides reintegration and readjustment services in group retreat settings to women veterans who are recently separated from military service after a prolonged deployment. This program is currently a pilot program that is scheduled to expire at the end of FY2020.

Services provided under the program include, but are not limited to, information and counseling on stress reduction.

Introduced in House • 5/16/2019

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Topics & Subjects

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

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

6
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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

Democrat • CA-26

Sponsored 5/16/2019

Cosponsors (5)

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Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

D-NV-3

Joined 6/20/2019

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Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

D-CA-29

Joined 8/16/2019

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Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]

D-MN-3

Joined 9/24/2019

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Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

D-CT-5

Joined 9/27/2019

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Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]

D-VA-2

Joined 6/4/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 16, 2019

Committee Review

September 11, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House5/16/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors5