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Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act
6/3/2025, 7:27 PM
Summary of Bill S 1655
This bill, known as S. 1655, falls under the 119th Congress and was introduced on May 7, 2025. Its purpose is to expand congressional oversight of the Veterans Crisis Line operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill aims to enhance workforce protections for all personnel working at the Veterans Crisis Line, establish robust performance standards aligning with the mission of the line, and address the demand from callers.
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Current Status of Bill S 1655
Bill S 1655 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2025. Bill S 1655 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2025. Bill S 1655's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 7, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1655
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1655
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1655
A bill to expand congressional oversight of the operation of the Veterans Crisis Line of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve workforce protections for all Veterans Crisis Line personnel, and to ensure robust performance standards that fulfill the Veterans Crisis Line mission and meet caller demand, and for other purposes.
A bill to expand congressional oversight of the operation of the Veterans Crisis Line of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve workforce protections for all Veterans Crisis Line personnel, and to ensure robust performance standards that fulfill the Veterans Crisis Line mission and meet caller demand, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1655
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