To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility for beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual trauma in specialized outpatient or residential programs at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 642

Introduced

Feb 2, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Assault and harassment offenses Crime victims Home and outpatient care Mental health Sex offenses Transportation costs Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Makes eligible for beneficiary travel through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a veteran whose travel to a specialized outpatient or residential program at a VA facility is in connection with treatment or care for military sexual trauma.

Actions

Feb 13, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 4, 2015

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H763)
Feb 2, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 2, 2015

Introduced in House

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