H.R. 2724 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
VA Peer Support Enhancement for MST Survivors Act
H.R. 2724 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 21, 2021, sponsored by Antonio Delgado with 39 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-271
What it does
This act prescribes that a peer support specialist of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must not be responsible for providing assistance to a veteran regarding a claim for compensation for a covered mental health condition (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma (MST) experienced during active service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Antonio Delgado (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2021
- Passed the HouseMay 18, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-271. (Dec 27, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 18, 2022 · Passed420–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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