S 1655
Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act
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Bill overview
The Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act aims to increase oversight of the Veterans Crisis Line, ensuring better accountability and performance. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress of employee terminations and provide a plan for maintaining mission readiness. The bill also mandates regular reports on staffing levels, call volumes, wait times, and resource utilization, along with a comprehensive report from the Comptroller General outlining improvements to the crisis line’s operations. This legislation seeks to strengthen the Veterans Crisis Line’s ability to effectively support veterans in need.
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