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This bill, the Improving VA Accountability To Prevent Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Act of 2021, aims to enhance the equal employment opportunity (EEO) functions within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The key provisions include: 1) Requiring the VA's EEO Director to report directly to the Deputy Secretary and not have any conflicting responsibilities; 2) Ensuring EEO program managers at the facility level report to the Office of Resolution Management; 3) Mandating that managers immediately report any sexual or other harassment and employment discrimination complaints to the Office of Resolution Management; 4) Requiring the VA to provide annual training to all employees on identifying and addressing sexual and other harassment and employment discrimination; and 5) Directing the VA to review its harassment and discrimination policies and issue a final directive and handbook for the Harassment Prevention Program.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2704/all-info