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Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1655 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
1
Latest action
May 7, 2025

What it does

Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act This bill temporarily requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a notification to Congress not later than 48 hours before terminating any employee of the Veterans Crisis Line. The notification must provide a justification of cause for such termination, a clarification on whether the employee is a veteran or military spouse, and a detailed plan to ensure continuity of the mission readiness of the Veterans Crisis Line. This requirement terminates on January 20, 2029. The bill also requires the VA to report to Congress on the Veterans Crisis Line’s personnel, operations, and performance. The Government Accountability Office must report on the…

Official summary · Introduced in Senate · May 7, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 7, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 7, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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