United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 5392 — No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-247. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 07, 2016. Enacted.

Summary

No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a quality assurance document for carrying out the toll-free Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), which shall: (1) outline performance indicators and objectives to improve the VCL, including at backup call centers; (2) include time frames to meet such indicators and objectives; and (3) be consistent with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget. The VA shall develop a plan to ensure that each telephone call, text message, and other communications received by the VCL, including at backup call centers, is answered in a timely manner by a person, consistent with the guidance established by the American Association of Suicidology. The plan shall include guidelines for periodic VCL testing. The VA shall submit the document and plan within 180 days.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-247. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6421)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 558). (text: CR H5888)

  9. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5893-5894)

  10. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5392.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5888-5891)

  13. Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  18. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5392 do?
No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a quality assurance document for carrying out the toll-free Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), which shall: (1) outline performance indicators and objectives to improve the VCL, including at backup call centers; (2) include time frames to meet such indicators and objectives; and (3) be consistent with guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget. The VA shall develop a plan to ensure that each telephone call, text message, and other communications received by the VCL, including at backup call centers, is answered in a timely manner by a person, consistent with the guidance established by the American Association of Suicidology. The plan shall include guidelines for periodic VCL testing. The VA shall submit the document and plan within 180 days.
Who sponsors HR 5392?
HR 5392 is sponsored by David Young (R).
What is the current status of HR 5392?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 07, 2016. Enacted.
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