Senators Catherine Cortez Masto joined republican John Boozman of Arkansas, to introduce the Servicewomen’s Health Transition Training Act of 2019, to help women transitioning from active duty to civilian life learn about the VA services available to them. Senator Masto says “Servicewomen face unique challenges as they transition from active duty, and many are unaware of the women-centered benefits and services – including mental health assistance, maternity care, cancer screenings and casework management – that the Veterans Health Administration provides.” But she says the average waiting time for women veterans to receive benefits from the VA after separating from service is almost three years. She wants to close this gap in care.