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SANE Act of 2025
3/13/2025, 3:39 PM
Summary of Bill HR 602
Bill 119 hr 602, also known as the "Veterans Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Act," aims to address the issue of sexual assault within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) are employed at certain VA medical facilities.
SANEs are specially trained nurses who provide comprehensive care to sexual assault survivors, including conducting forensic exams, collecting evidence, and providing emotional support. By ensuring that SANEs are available at VA facilities, the bill seeks to improve the quality of care for veterans who have experienced sexual assault.
In addition to mandating the employment of SANEs, the bill also includes provisions for training VA staff on how to respond to sexual assault cases, establishing protocols for reporting and investigating incidents of sexual assault, and providing support services for survivors. Overall, Bill 119 hr 602 aims to enhance the VA's response to sexual assault within its facilities and ensure that veterans who have experienced such trauma receive the care and support they need.
SANEs are specially trained nurses who provide comprehensive care to sexual assault survivors, including conducting forensic exams, collecting evidence, and providing emotional support. By ensuring that SANEs are available at VA facilities, the bill seeks to improve the quality of care for veterans who have experienced sexual assault.
In addition to mandating the employment of SANEs, the bill also includes provisions for training VA staff on how to respond to sexual assault cases, establishing protocols for reporting and investigating incidents of sexual assault, and providing support services for survivors. Overall, Bill 119 hr 602 aims to enhance the VA's response to sexual assault within its facilities and ensure that veterans who have experienced such trauma receive the care and support they need.
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Current Status of Bill HR 602
Bill HR 602 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill HR 602 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025. Bill HR 602's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 602
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 602
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 602
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that sexual assault nurse examiners are employed at certain Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that sexual assault nurse examiners are employed at certain Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 602
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