H.R. 4554
Referred to CommitteeTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Introduced 9/27/2019•116th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
9/27/2019 • House
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a policy to end harassment and sexual assault, including sexual and gender-based harassment, at its facilities. The VA must also designate points of contact at each VA facility, Veterans Integrated Service Network, and at the Central Office of the VA to receive reports of harassment and sexual assault.
Introduced in House • 9/27/2019
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against womenEmployment and training programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesSex offensesSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
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September 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House9/27/2019