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HR8548Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA)
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HR5203119th CongressWALLET
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Morrison
In Committee
Summary
This bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update emergency directives within 18 months so VA medical facilities follow clearer rules when a veteran reports an acute sexual assault. It centers on improved emergency care for veterans after acute sexual assault, setting standards for clinical care, supplies, training, and reporting.
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- Veterans: VA facilities would have to employ or refer to certified sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) clinical providers or sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE), keep unexpired rape kits, offer sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy prophylaxis when clinically indicated, and provide or refer to local mental health counseling.
- Workers: VA health care employees and VA police would receive required training—at least annually after directive updates—with police getting specific guidance on when and how to notify local law enforcement while balancing veteran confidentiality.
- Operations and oversight: Directives would require specific training formats (including in-person at least every five years), and Veterans Integrated Service Network directors would monitor compliance and get resources to fix gaps.
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New VA rules for sexual assault care
Within 18 months, VA must update emergency rules for veterans who show assault symptoms at a VA clinic within 72 hours. VA facilities and VA police must follow the new directive. Each facility must either hire a certified sexual assault examiner or nurse (SAFE or SANE), refer you to a local provider, or arrange another plan of care. Facilities that employ a SAFE or SANE must keep unexpired rape kits. If needed, VA must offer medicines to prevent STIs and pregnancy and provide clinical guidance to treating providers. VA must offer local mental health counseling or a referral and coordinate care when it sends you outside the VA. VA police will get clear rules on when to notify local law enforcement while protecting your privacy. VA staff and police must get annual training, and VISN directors must monitor compliance and fix gaps.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Morrison
MN • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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