S 374
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2019, aims to improve support for veterans and service members who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). It expands healthcare coverage to include ‘technological abuse’ as a form of MST, clarifies the standard of proof for service-connection related to MST mental health conditions, and establishes a reporting system to track claims and decision consistency regarding MST. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Defense inform service members about VA services and ensures reservists have access to VA facilities for MST-related counseling and treatment.
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Primary sponsor
Jon Tester
Cosponsors
Angus S., Jr. King
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