H.R. 6064 · 117th Congress

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations, furnished by the Secretary, to individuals who submit claims to the Secretary for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.

Introduced on Nov 19, 2021 by Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22). 10 cosponsors, 1 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-289.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-289
Introduced
Nov 19, 2021
Cosponsors
10
1 from the other party
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime victims
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care quality
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Mental health
  • Sex offenses
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Dec 27, 2022). Public domain.

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a comprehensive review of VA medical examinations provided to individuals who submit claims for compensation for a service-connected disability related to military sexual trauma.

Specifically, NASEM must review VA examinations that are provided for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma and are conducted to assess the impairments of individuals arising from such trauma.

NASEM must report on its review, and the VA must report on its plans to implement actions based on NASEM's findings and recommendations.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Troy E. NehlsR-TX-22Sponsor

Democrats · 1

Republicans · 9

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    May 18, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 414–2

History

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  1. Nov 19, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Nov 19, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Nov 19, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  4. Dec 13, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  5. Mar 29, 2022 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  6. Apr 6, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  7. Apr 6, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  8. May 18, 2022 · HouseMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. May 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5108-5109)
  10. May 18, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6064.
  11. May 18, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  12. May 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5142-5143)
  13. May 18, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 217).House · Roll call 217
  14. May 18, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 217). (text: CR H5108-5109)House · Roll call 217
  15. May 18, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  16. May 19, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  17. Dec 19, 2022Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  18. Dec 19, 2022 · SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  19. Dec 19, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  20. Dec 19, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302)
  21. Dec 20, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  22. Dec 23, 2022Presented to President.
  23. Dec 23, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  24. Dec 27, 2022Signed by President.
  25. Dec 27, 2022Signed by President.
  26. Dec 27, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-289.
  27. Dec 27, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-289.

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 5, 2026 · loaded Oct 5, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.