House Bill 2798
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2798
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act
This bill permanently extends the Department of Veterans Affairs program that provides reintegration and readjustment services in group retreat settings to women veterans who are recently separated from military service after a prolonged deployment. This program is currently a pilot program that is scheduled to expire at the end of FY2020.
Services provided under the program include, but are not limited to, information and counseling on stress reduction.
May 16, 2019
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09/11/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
06/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
06/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:26 AM