Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 27, 2021)
Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate productivity expectations for readjustment counselors of Vet Centers, including by obtaining feedback from counselors that must be audited annually for five years by the Government Accountability Office.
The VA must also (1) develop and implement a staffing model for Vet Centers, (2) standardize descriptions of position responsibilities at Vet Centers, and (3) award grants to address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans who receive services through Vet Centers or other VA facilities.
What just happenedDec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 27, 2021
- Dec 15, 2021Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Oct 20, 2021Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 27, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3900-3901)
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 27, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate