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.

Q: What does Preamble of 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. do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives regarding the management of acute sexual assault. The bill's stated purpose is to update Department of Veterans Affairs directives.

Q: What does DIRECTIVES REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE SEXUAL ASSAULT of 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. do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives regarding the emergency management of acute sexual assaults of covered veterans within 18 months of the Act's enactment. Medical facilities must employ certified SAFE clinical providers or SANE nurses, or refer veterans to providers who do, or coordinate alternate care plans. Facilities with SAFE/SANE providers must maintain a supply of unexpired rape kits. Covered veterans should be offered prophylaxes for STDs and pregnancy, and provided with clinical practice guidelines. Veterans should be offered mental health care counseling or referrals, with care coordination if the referral is to a non-Department provider. Guidance is required regarding when and how Department police officers should document notification of local law enforcement agencies. Employees of the Veterans Health Administration and Department police officers must receive annual training on updated directives and policies. Training must include guided instruction, facility-specific information, and be provided in-person at least once every five years. Directors of Veteran Integrated Service Networks must monitor compliance with these requirements and oversee cases of non-compliance. The term 'acute sexual assault' is defined as unwanted sexual contact with an alleged perpetrator. A 'covered veteran' is a veteran exhibiting symptoms of acute sexual assault at a VA facility within 72 hours of the assault.

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 9/8/2025

Author: Kelly Morrison (D-MN)

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The bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives concerning the emergency management of acute sexual assaults experienced by veterans within 18 months of enactment.
VA medical facilities must ensure access to certified sexual assault forensic examiners (SAFE) or SANE nurses, provide preventative care, and offer mental health counseling and referrals to veterans.
The bill requires annual training for VA employees and police officers on updated directives and policies, and establishes oversight mechanisms for compliance.

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