H.R. 7335 · 117th Congress

MST Claims Coordination Act

Introduced on Mar 31, 2022 by Elaine G. Luria (D-VA-2). One cosponsor. Became Public Law 117-303.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-303
Introduced
Mar 31, 2022
Cosponsors
1
1 from the other party
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

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

Official title

To improve coordination between the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration with respect to claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Crime victims
  • Emergency communications systems
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government information and archives
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Mental health
  • Sex offenses
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary

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

MST Claims Coordination Act

This act modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST).

During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation.

In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.

Sponsor and cosponsors

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

Elaine G. LuriaD-VA-2Sponsor

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    May 18, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 417–0

History

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  1. Mar 31, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Mar 31, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Mar 31, 2022 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  4. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  5. Apr 6, 2022 · HouseSubcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
  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 H5105-5107)
  10. May 18, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7335.
  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 H5141-5142)
  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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 215).House · Roll call 215
  14. May 18, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR H5106)House · Roll call 215
  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 S7302-7303)
  21. Dec 21, 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: 117-303.
  27. Dec 27, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-303.

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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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  • 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 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 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.