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Rep. Mace Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Military Sexual Trauma Survivors

Press Release

Date: April 21, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Military Personnel Health and Health Care

Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) joined Rep. Anthony Delgado (NY-19) to introduce a bipartisan bill which establishes a peer support program at the Veterans Benefits Administration for survivors of Military Sexual Trauma.

"When our military men and women are violated or abused by their teammates, it is our duty to ensure they have the tools and support they need to heal," said Mace. "Currently, survivors of sexual assault in the military do not have access to peer support through the Veterans Benefits Administration. Our bill corrects this, and creates an advocate system similarly found at the Pentagon and elsewhere in the Defense Department."


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