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Improving Protection Against Harassment and Discrimination at Veterans Affairs

This act aims to strengthen protections for Department of Veterans Affairs employees against harassment and discrimination. It introduces new complaint reporting rules, mandatory training, and streamlines the equal employment opportunity structure, ensuring a safer work environment for all.
Key points
Strengthening the Equal Employment Opportunity Director's position, who will report directly to the Deputy Secretary for greater independence.
Mandatory immediate reporting of harassment or discrimination complaints by managers, speeding up response to such incidents.
Introduction of mandatory annual training for all Department of Veterans Affairs employees on identifying and addressing harassment and discrimination.
Regular review of internal policies and directives on harassment prevention to ensure their currency and effectiveness.
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Print number: 117_S_1243
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1243.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening the Equal Employment Opportunity Director's position, who will report directly to the Deputy Secretary for greater independence.
  • Mandatory immediate reporting of harassment or discrimination complaints by managers, speeding up response to such incidents.
  • Introduction of mandatory annual training for all Department of Veterans Affairs employees on identifying and addressing harassment and discrimination.
  • Regular review of internal policies and directives on harassment prevention to ensure their currency and effectiveness.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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