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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 185 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. PINGREE:H.R. 5666.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H5792]
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- Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2021
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 289.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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2021-10-21
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2021-10-21
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2021-10-21
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2021-10-21
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2021-10-21
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2022-03-16
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2022-07-20
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2021-10-21
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2022-06-07T17:35:37Z
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2021
This bill modifies and implements policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST), which is generally defined as physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment that occurred while the veteran was serving in the military.
The VA must revise its regulations to update the definition of MST to include matters relating to technological abuse.
In the case of any veteran who claims that a covered mental health condition (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on MST was incurred or aggravated by active service, the VA must accept specified diagnoses and evidence as proof of service-connection.
The VA may not deny a veteran's claim of compensation for a covered mental health condition based on MST without first (1) advising the veteran that nonmilitary evidence and behavioral evidence may constitute credible corroborating evidence, and (2) allowing the veteran an opportunity to furnish the corroborating evidence or advise the VA of potential sources of such evidence.
The Veterans Benefits Administration must conduct an annual special focus review on the accuracy of the processing of claims for disability compensation for disabilities relating to MST.
Additionally, the bill (1) expands access to mental health care at VA facilities for survivors of MST, and (2) requires the VA and the Government Accountability Office to report on access to such care for MST survivors.

Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2021
- Official Title as Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.
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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2021
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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2021
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