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Improving Care and Support for Veterans at Vet Centers

This act aims to enhance the quality of services provided at Vet Centers for veterans and their families. It focuses on better aligning staffing with needs, evaluating the impact of productivity expectations on care, and combating food insecurity among veterans. As a result, veterans can expect improved access to psychological support and daily life assistance.
Key points
Better Mental Health Care: Evaluation and changes to counselor work methods to ensure better care and access, especially for rural veterans or those preferring alternative therapies.
More Staff: Development of a new staffing model for Vet Centers to ensure sufficient personnel to serve veterans, considering case complexity and location.
Combating Food Insecurity: Launch of a pilot program to help veterans and their families access food and nutritional support programs.
Streamlined Hiring: Standardization of job descriptions and improvement of hiring processes at Vet Centers to fill vacancies faster.
Reports and Audits: Regular evaluations and reports on Vet Center infrastructure and the effectiveness of implemented changes, ensuring transparency and continuous service improvement.
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Print number: 117_S_1944
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1944.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Better Mental Health Care: Evaluation and changes to counselor work methods to ensure better care and access, especially for rural veterans or those preferring alternative therapies.
  • More Staff: Development of a new staffing model for Vet Centers to ensure sufficient personnel to serve veterans, considering case complexity and location.
  • Combating Food Insecurity: Launch of a pilot program to help veterans and their families access food and nutritional support programs.
  • Streamlined Hiring: Standardization of job descriptions and improvement of hiring processes at Vet Centers to fill vacancies faster.
  • Reports and Audits: Regular evaluations and reports on Vet Center infrastructure and the effectiveness of implemented changes, ensuring transparency and continuous service improvement.
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. Reed, Jack [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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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