House Bill 4554
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4554
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a policy to end harassment and sexual assault, including sexual and gender-based harassment, at its facilities. The VA must also designate points of contact at each VA facility, Veterans Integrated Service Network, and at the Central Office of the VA to receive reports of harassment and sexual assault.
September 27, 2019
09/27/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:46 PM