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SANE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-602| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (10)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that qualified personnel are available to conduct sexual assault forensic examinations at all VA hospitals and urgent care facilities. Specifically, each facility must employ at least one sexual assault nurse examiner or a healthcare provider trained to perform such examinations. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that after an examination, the healthcare provider must verbally refer the individual to mental health care services . These services should be provided by the Department, or through a Veterans Care Agreement if the wait time for VA services exceeds 30 days. The bill also stipulates that implementing these provisions should not reduce or negatively affect the existing patient care responsibilities of Department employees, ensuring that the new services are an enhancement rather than a displacement of current care.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6735
SANE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10000
SANE Act of 2024
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6735
    SANE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10000
    SANE Act of 2024


  • January 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Assault and harassment offensesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelMental healthSex offensesVeterans' medical care

SANE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-602| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that qualified personnel are available to conduct sexual assault forensic examinations at all VA hospitals and urgent care facilities. Specifically, each facility must employ at least one sexual assault nurse examiner or a healthcare provider trained to perform such examinations. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that after an examination, the healthcare provider must verbally refer the individual to mental health care services . These services should be provided by the Department, or through a Veterans Care Agreement if the wait time for VA services exceeds 30 days. The bill also stipulates that implementing these provisions should not reduce or negatively affect the existing patient care responsibilities of Department employees, ensuring that the new services are an enhancement rather than a displacement of current care.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6735
SANE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10000
SANE Act of 2024
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6735
    SANE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10000
    SANE Act of 2024


  • January 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (10)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelMental healthSex offensesVeterans' medical care