MST Claims Coordination Act

Bill: 117-hr-7335
Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Introduced: 2022-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Sex offenses
Telephone and wireless communication
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: 

MST Claims Coordination Act

 
This bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST).
 
During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. 
 
In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.

action_date: 2022-05-18
text: 

MST Claims Coordination Act

 
This bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST).
 
During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. 
 
In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.

action_date: 2022-12-19
text: 

MST Claims Coordination Act

 
This bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST).
 
During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. 
 
In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.

action_date: 2022-12-27
text: 

MST Claims Coordination Act

 
This act modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST).
 
During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. 
 
In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Became Public Law No: 117-303.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Became Public Law No: 117-303.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-12-19
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302-7303)
action_date: 2022-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-05-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H5106)
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 215).
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5141-5142)
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7335.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5105-5107)
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 117-303