H.R. 5203 · 119TH CONGRESSHouse · May 20, 2026

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.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Dec 19, 2025

Subcommittee on Health Discharged

Mar 18, 2026

Committee Hearings Held

Mar 18, 2026

HearingHouseHearing4 witnesses

Mar 18, 2026 · 10:15

H.R: 6733, the “VISN Reform Act of 2025”; H.R.6580, the “VA National Formulary Act of 2025”; H.R.6755, the “Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025”; H.R.6599, the “Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025”; H.R.6583, the “Research Reform Act of 2025”; H.R. 6549, the “VA Contracting and Procurement Act”; H.R.6740, the “VA TRUST Act”; H.R. 6764, the “Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025”; H.R. 6904, the “Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act of 2025”; H.R. 6843, the “Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025”; H.R. 6861, the “Consolidating Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act”; H.R. 6833, the “Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of 2025”; H.R.2303, the “Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act”; H.R.210, the “Dental Care for Veterans Act”; H.R.3183, the “SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025”; H.R.5203, “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”; H.R.4114, the “EVEST Act”; H.R.3869, the “Every Veteran Housed Act”; H.R.1732, the “GUARD VA Benefits Act”; H.R.2722, the “VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act”; H.R.1391, the “Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025”; H.R.4876, the “Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act”; Discussion Draft, the “Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act”; Discussion Draft: the “Toxic Exposure Advisory Committee Establishment Act”; Discussion Draft, “To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Toxic Exposure of the Department of Veterans Affair”; Discussion Draft: the “Honor Vets Act”; Discussion Draft, “To provide for the modernization of the electronic health record system and other health information technology activities and systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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Name	Position	Organization
Dr. Thomas O'TooleVeterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Clinical Services	Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dr. Thomas O'TooleVeterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Clinical Services	Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Mr. Phil ChristyOffice of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Chief Acquisition Officer	Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ms. Margarita DevlinVeterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Acting Under Secretary for Benefits	Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Committee Hearings Held

May 20, 2026

HearingHouseHearing9 witnesses

May 20, 2026 · 10:15

“Legislative Hearing on: H.R: 6733, The “VISN Reform Act of 2025”; H.R.6580, The “VA National Formulary Act of 2025”; H.R.6599, The “Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025”; H.R.6583, The “Research Reform Act of 2025”; H.R. 6549, The “VA Contracting and Procurement Act”; H.R.6740, The “VA TRUST Act”; H.R. 6764, The “Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025”; H.R. 6904, The “Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement and Accountability Act of 2025”; H.R. 6843, The “Establishing the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act of 2025”; H.R. 6833, The “Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of 2025”; H.R.2303, The “Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act”; H.R.210, The “Dental Care for Veterans Act”; H.R.3183, The “SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025”; H.R.5203, “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; H.R.4114, The “EVEST Act”; H.R.3869, The “Every Veteran Housed Act”; H.R.2722, The “VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act”; H.R.1391, The “Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025”; H.R.8044, The “Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act”; Discussion Draft: The “Toxic Exposure Advisory Committee Establishment Act”; Discussion Draft, “To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Toxic Exposure of the Department of Veterans Affairs”; Discussion Draft: The “Honor Vets Act”; Discussion Draft, “To provide for the modernization of the electronic health record system and other health information technology activities and systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”

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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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Witnesses(9)

Name	Position	Organization
Mr. Cole LyleThe American Legion	Director, Legislative Affairs Division	The American Legion
Mr. Jon RetzerDisabled American Veterans	National Legislative Director	Disabled American Veterans
Mr. Mark RitchieNational Federal Development Association	Policy Chair	National Federal Development Association
Mr. Mike DesmondMission Roll Call	Strategic Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy	Mission Roll Call
Mr. Morgan BrownParalyzed Veterans of America	National Legislative Director	Paralyzed Veterans of America
Mr. Tim StrettonProject On Government Oversight	Director of the Congressional Oversight Initiative	Project On Government Oversight
Ms. Brittany MadniEconomic Policy Innovation Center	Executive Vice President	Economic Policy Innovation Center
Ms. Brittany MahdiEconomic Policy Innovation Center	Executive Vice President	Economic Policy Innovation Center
Ms. Kristina KeenanVeterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.	Director, National Legislative Service	Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.

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