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HR6064: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the…

117th Congress (2021–2023) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

This page covers HR6064 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HR6064 in another Congress is a different bill.

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.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2022-05-18: Passed
Latest action 2022-12-27: Became Public Law No: 117-289.
Policy area Armed Forces and National Security
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

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.

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


Roll-call votes on HR6064 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-05-18 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 287 2 6 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR6064 in the 117th Congress?

HR6064 (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…) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22].

What is the latest action on HR6064?

On 2022-12-27: Became Public Law No: 117-289.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR6064?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-05-18, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.