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BillHR 5203 · 119

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.

Introduced
Sep 8, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Updates the Department of Veterans Affairs' rules for handling sexual assault cases. Requires the Department to revise its management procedures for acute sexual assault.

Sponsored By

Kelly Morrison
Democrat · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 8, 2025
  2. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans who have experienced sexual assault, by potentially changing how the Department of Veterans Affairs handles their cases. It may also impact Department of Veterans Affairs staff who manage these cases.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee Hearings Held
Subjects
  • Military
  • Climate
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.