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US S1243Improving VA Accountability To Prevent Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Act of 2021
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Introduced
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
In Committee
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the equal employment opportunity functions of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Improving VA Accountability To Prevent Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Act of 2021," aims to improve the equal employment opportunity (EEO) functions of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Key provisions include: aligning the VA's EEO Director to report directly to the Deputy Secretary and not have conflicting duties; requiring EEO program managers at VA facilities to report to the Office of Resolution Management; mandating that VA managers immediately report any sexual, harassment, or employment discrimination complaints to the Office of Resolution Management; and mandating annual training for VA employees on identifying and addressing sexual harassment and employment discrimination. The bill also requires the VA Secretary to review and update the department's harassment and discrimination policies and issue a directive and handbook for the VA's Harassment Prevention Program.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/20/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1243/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1243/BILLS-117s1243is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1243/BILLS-117s1243is.pdf.pdf |
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