H.R. 6064: 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.
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H.R. 6064: 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.
117th Congress · introduced 2021-11-19 · Armed Forces and National Security · Latest: Became Public Law No: 117-289.
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- Where it came from: introduced 2021-11-19 · official record
- Who proposed it: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · what a sponsor is
- What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 217 (2022): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR6064 (2022-05-18), Passed. See all
- Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 117-289. (final step reached)
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Official title
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.
Plain summary
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.
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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.
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Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · 10 cosponsors
Cosponsors on this site
Mike Bost (R-IL), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Nancy Mace (R-SC), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] reported raising $429,606 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.
Recorded votes
- House roll call 217 (2022): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR6064 (2022-05-18): Passed
Sources
- Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-117hr6064.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/117/hr>
Record fed-us-cong117-hr6064 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117