HR 4758
Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act of 2019 aims to improve the care and treatment of survivors of sexual assault by establishing a national task force and creating a comprehensive online resource center. The task force will identify barriers to forensic evidence collection and treatment, while the website will provide resources for both healthcare providers and survivors. Additionally, the bill updates Medicare requirements to ensure hospitals have clear protocols for addressing sexual assault cases.
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Jim Hagedorn
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