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VA Acute Sexual Assault Management Directives

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The Department of Veterans Affairs maintains internal directives governing how VA facilities respond to and manage acute sexual assault cases involving veterans and other beneficiaries. Legislative proposals in the 119th Congress seek to require VA to update these directives, reflecting congressional interest in clinical response protocols, forensic examination access, and continuity of care for survivors within the VA system.

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Legislative introduced

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.

20-may-2026 novelty 2 per-area 2 introduces

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