House Bill 6869
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Violence Against Women Veterans Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6869
Congress
115
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
Violence Against Women Veterans Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a program to assist veterans who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault access VA benefits.
The VA shall establish a national task force to address domestic violence and sexual assault among veterans and conduct a study to determine the scope of the problem.
September 25, 2018
09/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/25/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:30 PM