WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Barr welcomed the support of Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) who signed on as a cosponsor his legislation, H.R. 3775, the bipartisan Karen Tufts Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act, or the Military SAVE Act. As a member of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, Congresswoman Sinema has been an advocate for survivors of military sexual assault and ensuring access to care for our veterans.
“This bill is a commonsense solution that ensures survivors of military sexual trauma receive the most compassionate, effective, and timely care possible,” said Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema.
"I am glad that Congresswoman Sinema has joined our bipartisan effort to empower survivors of military sexual trauma as a cosponsor of the bipartisan Karen Tufts Military SAVE Act,” said Congressman Barr. “As a fellow member of the Congressional Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, her support will be invaluable to advancing this important legislation.”
Sinema is the fourteenth Congressional cosponsor of H.R. 3775, which has also received broad bipartisan support in Kentucky and is endorsed by the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) and the National Military Family Association (NMFA).
Sinema Cosponsors Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act
Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema announced her support and co-sponsorship of the bipartisan Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act (H.R. 3775). The Military SAVE Act gives survivors of military sexual trauma (MST) the option to seek care from outside medical providers and avoid bureaucratic barriers that often get in the way of survivors seeking care.
“This bill is a commonsense solution that ensures survivors of military sexual trauma receive the most compassionate, effective, and timely care possible,” said Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema.
Currently, survivors of military sexual trauma must seek healthcare from Veterans Affairs and TRICARE providers unless it is proven that either is unable to care for the survivor, that the survivor lives too far from a VA or TRICARE facility to receive care, or a Department of Defense or VA employee issues a letter of authorization or referral.
"I am glad that Congresswoman Sinema has joined our bipartisan effort to empower survivors of military sexual trauma as a cosponsor of the bipartisan Karen Tufts Military SAVE Act,” said Congressman Andy Barr. “As a fellow member of the Congressional Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, her support will be invaluable to advancing this important legislation.”
Click here to learn more about the Military SAVE Act.
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