3.0.0 2074 2023-01-11T13:22:13Z 2023-01-11T13:22:13Z House H HR 2011-06-01 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. BUERKLE:H.R. 2074.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of the UnitedStates.[Page H3869]]]> hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee House Standing hsvr03 Health Subcommittee Reported by 2011-07-28T17:51:54Z Markup by 2011-07-28T17:51:46Z Hearings by 2011-07-25T14:12:08Z Referred to 2011-06-24T20:45:05Z Reported by 2011-10-05T20:48:50Z Markup by 2011-09-08T15:38:20Z Referred to 2011-06-01T14:02:10Z H. Rept. 112-235 Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 112 1627 HR 2012-08-06 Became Public Law No: 112-154. Related bill CRS Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act of 2011 112 1689 S 2011-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Related bill CRS 2011-10-11 15:08:51 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Floor H38800 2 House floor actions 2011-10-11 15:08:48 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2011-10-11 15:08:44 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6689-6690) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2011-10-11 15:08:44 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6689-6690) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2011-10-11 14:41:37 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2074. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2011-10-11 14:41:34 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6689-6693) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2011-10-11 14:41:16 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2011-10-05 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 154. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00154 2011-10-05 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-235. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2011-10-05 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-235. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2011-09-08 hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2011-09-08 hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2011-07-28 hsvr03 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . Committee 2011-07-28 hsvr03 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2011-07-25 hsvr03 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Hearings Held. Committee 2011-06-24 hsvr03 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Committee 2011-06-01 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2011-06-01 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-06-01 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress B001276 Rep. Buerkle, Ann Marie [R-NY-25] Ann Buerkle R NY Marie 25 N M001144 Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] Jeff Miller R FL 1 2011-06-01 True F000116 Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] BOB FILNER D CA 51 2011-06-14 False M001149 Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] Michael Michaud D ME H. 2 2011-06-14 False R000594 Rep. Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3] Jon Runyan R NJ 3 2011-06-14 False B001257 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] Gus Bilirakis R FL M. 9 2011-06-14 False B000013 Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] SPENCER BACHUS R AL 6 2011-07-06 False C001051 Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] John Carter R TX R. 31 2011-09-13 False H.R.1627 https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/1627 Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Crime prevention Crimes against women Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Government information and archives Health care quality Health facilities and institutions Health personnel Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Mammals Mental health Neurological disorders Nursing Sex offenses Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' medical care Armed Forces and National Security 00 2011-06-01 Introduced in House 2011-07-18T20:04:07Z Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement, by October 1, 2011, a centralized and comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents at each medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including: (1) risk-assessment tools; (2) mandatory security training; (3) physical security precautions (surveillance camera systems and panic alarm systems); (4) criteria and guidance for employees communicating and reporting incidents to specified supervisory personnel, VA law enforcement officials, and the Office of Inspector General; (4) an oversight system within the Veterans Health Administration; (5) procedures for VA law enforcement officials investigating, tracking, and closing reported incidents; and (6) clinical guidance for treating sexual assaults reported over 72 hours after assault.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit an annual report to Congress on such incidents and policy implementation, and (2) prescribe applicable regulations.

]]> 17 2011-10-05 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2011-11-28T18:10:22Z Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a centralized and comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents at each medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including: (1) risk-assessment tools; (2) mandatory security training; (3) physical security precautions (surveillance camera systems and panic alarm systems); (4) criteria and guidance for employees communicating and reporting incidents to specified supervisory personnel, VA law enforcement officials, and the Office of Inspector General; (5) an oversight system within the Veterans Health Administration; (6) procedures for VA law enforcement officials investigating, tracking, and closing reported incidents; and (7) clinical guidance for treating sexual assaults reported over 72 hours after assault. Requires the Secretary to submit to the congressional veterans committees: (1) an interim report on the policy's effectiveness on improving the safety and security of such facilities, and (2) annual reports on such incidents and policy implementation.

(Sec. 3) Requires VA payments to state nursing homes for care provided to veterans to be based on a methodology which reimburses such home for care provided under contract. (Under current law, such payments are made according to a prescribed rate.)

(Sec. 4) Includes the goal of maximizing the individual's independence within an individualized plan for the rehabilitation of veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Includes within plan objectives the sustaining of improvement in cognitive, behavioral, and vocational functioning. Includes within the VA definition of "rehabilitative services" treatment and services to sustain and prevent loss of functional gains, as well as any other services or supports that may contribute to maximizing an individual's independence. Includes rehabilitation services within: (1) comprehensive programs for long-term rehabilitation of veterans with TBI, and (2) cooperative agreements for the use of non-VA facilities for neurorehabilitation and recovery programs for such veterans.

(Sec. 5) Prohibits the Secretary from disallowing the use of service dogs in any VA facility or property, or in any facility or property that receives VA funding.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to implement a three-year pilot program to assess the effectiveness of using dog training activities as a component of integrated post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rehabilitation programs at VA medical centers to positively affect veterans with such symptoms and to produce specially trained dogs that may become service dogs for veterans with disabilities. Requires the pilot program to be carried out at between one and three VA medical centers selected by the Secretary. Makes veteran participation voluntary. Requires the Secretary to: (1) collect program data to determine its effectiveness, as well as the potential to expand the program to additional VA medical centers; and (2) report annually to Congress for the duration of the pilot program.

]]> 36 2011-10-11 Passed House amended 2011-12-05T21:43:05Z Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a centralized and comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents at each medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including: (1) risk-assessment tools; (2) mandatory security training; (3) physical security precautions (surveillance camera systems and panic alarm systems); (4) criteria and guidance for employees communicating and reporting incidents to specified supervisory personnel, VA law enforcement officials, and the Office of Inspector General; (5) an oversight system within the Veterans Health Administration; (6) procedures for VA law enforcement officials investigating, tracking, and closing reported incidents; and (7) clinical guidance for treating sexual assaults reported over 72 hours after assault. Requires the Secretary to submit to the congressional veterans committees: (1) an interim report on the policy's effectiveness on improving the safety and security of such facilities, and (2) annual reports on such incidents and policy implementation.

(Sec. 3) Requires VA payments to state nursing homes for care provided to veterans to be based on a methodology which reimburses such home for care provided under contract. (Under current law, such payments are made according to a prescribed rate.) Includes entities eligible to enter into such contracts as authorized VA nursing home, adult day health care, or other extended care providers.

(Sec. 4) Includes the goal of maximizing the individual's independence within an individualized plan for the rehabilitation of veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Includes within plan objectives the sustaining of improvement in cognitive, behavioral, and vocational functioning. Includes within the VA definition of "rehabilitative services" treatment and services to sustain and prevent loss of functional gains, as well as any other services or supports that may contribute to maximizing an individual's independence. Includes rehabilitation services within: (1) comprehensive programs for long-term rehabilitation of veterans with TBI, and (2) cooperative agreements for the use of non-VA facilities for neurorehabilitation and recovery programs for such veterans.

(Sec. 5) Prohibits the Secretary from disallowing the use of service dogs in any VA facility or property, or in any facility or property that receives VA funding.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to implement a three-year pilot program to assess the effectiveness of using dog training activities as a component of integrated post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rehabilitation programs at VA medical centers to positively affect veterans with such symptoms and to produce specially trained dogs that may become service dogs for veterans with disabilities. Requires the pilot program to be carried out at one VA medical center selected by the Secretary other than the VA health care system in Palo Alto, California. Makes veteran participation voluntary. Requires the Secretary to: (1) collect program data to determine its effectiveness, as well as the potential to expand the program to additional VA medical centers; and (2) report annually to Congress for the duration of the pilot program.

(Sec. 7) Eliminates a required annual report on staffing for registered nurses and certain other health-care personnel at VA facilities.

]]> Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act Display Title Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act Short Titles as Introduced Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act Short Titles as Reported to House Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act H House Short Titles as Passed House Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act H House Official Title as Introduced To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents that occur at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Official Titles as Amended by House To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents that occur at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes. H House Referred in Senate 2011-10-12T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2074rfs/xml/BILLS-112hr2074rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2011-10-11T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2074eh/xml/BILLS-112hr2074eh.xml Reported in House 2011-10-05T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2074rh/xml/BILLS-112hr2074rh.xml Introduced in House 2011-06-01T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2074ih/xml/BILLS-112hr2074ih.xml 2011-10-11 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 15:08:51 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.