US SB2521 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 9 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Military SAVE Act Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to make eligible for treatment in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs entity any veteran who was the victim of a sexual trauma which occurred while the veteran was serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.
Title
Military SAVE Act Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] | Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC] | Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] | Sen. Claire McCaskill [D-MO] |
| Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] | Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-09 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1603 (Related) 2015-11-17 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Health facilities and institutions
Sex offenses
Veterans' medical care
Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Health facilities and institutions
Sex offenses
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2521/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2521/BILLS-114s2521is.pdf |
