Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives for managing acute sexual assault of veterans.
The bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revise directives for managing acute sexual assault of veterans within 18 months of enactment. It requires updated policies for all Department of Veterans Affairs employees, including emergency management, mental health care referrals, and coordination with non-Department providers. It also mandates annual training for Veterans Health Administration employees and police officers. The bill defines "covered veteran" as a veteran showing symptoms of acute sexual assault within 72 hours at a VA medical facility.
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