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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 16, 2019
Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act
This bill permanently extends the Department of Veterans Affairs program that provides reintegration and readjustment services in group retreat settings to women veterans who are recently separated from military service after a prolonged deployment. This program is currently a pilot program that is scheduled to expire at the end of FY2020.
Services provided under the program include, but are not limited to, information and counseling on stress reduction.
People & committees
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] · D–CA
Legislative record
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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