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H.R.5073: REACH for Veterans Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 14, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
68 (54 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 23, 2021
Bill Summary
Revising and Expediting Actions for the Crisis Hotline for Veterans Act or the REACH for Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to update training and procedures for call responders of the Veterans Crisis Line. Specifically, the VA must enter into an agreement with an outside organization to review the training for crisis line call responders. The VA must update the training if any deficiencies are identified...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 14, 2021 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Sept. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Aug. 23, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Aug. 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) |