S. 1655: Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-07 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-07 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-07):
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 operation and performance of the Veterans Crisis Line, including recommendations for improvement.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1655 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1655?
S. 1655 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Veterans in Crisis Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1655 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).