To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the Veterans Crisis Line.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)
No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a quality assurance document for carrying out the toll-free Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), which shall: (1) outline performance indicators and objectives to improve the VCL, including at backup call centers; (2) include time frames to meet such indicators and objectives; and (3) be consistent with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget.
The VA shall develop a plan to ensure that each telephone call, text message, and other communications received by the VCL, including at backup call centers, is answered in a timely manner by a person, consistent with the guidance established by the American Association of Suicidology. The plan shall include guidelines for periodic VCL testing.
The VA shall submit the document and plan within 180 days.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5888-5891)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5392.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5893-5894)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 558).(text: CR H5888)
Roll Call #558 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 558). (text: CR H5888)
Roll Call #558 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 114-247
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6421)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6421)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 114-247.
Became Public Law No: 114-247.