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US S1243

US S1243
Improving VA Accountability To Prevent Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Act of 2021


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Introduced
04/20/2021
In Committee
04/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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