117th Congress > House > Vote 671

Date: May 18, 2022

Result: 420-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 224

Sponsor: DELGADO, Antonio (D-NY)

Bill number: HR2724

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Description: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma, and for other purposes

Bill summary: VA Peer Support Enhancement for MST Survivors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each individual who files a claim relating to military sexual trauma is assigned a peer support specialist during the claims process, unless the individual elects to not have such support. Under the bill, a peer support specialist must be trained as a victim advocate and may not be responsible for any part of adjudicating the individual's claim.

Bill titles: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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