# Senators Introduce Veterans Crisis Line Support Act

On October 5, 2026, Senators Richard Blumenthal and John Boozman introduced the bipartisan Veterans Crisis Line Support and Safety Act. The proposed legislation would expand mental-health services, workplace protections, training, rest periods, and workload and staffing measures for Veterans Crisis Line employees. It is a policy development, not an active solicitation; the signal identifies no funding, contract value, or procurement timeline. If enacted and implemented, it could create downstream demand for counseling, training, peer-support, and workforce-assessment services.

- VA-focused contractors can assess whether their existing counseling, workforce training, peer-support, or staffing-assessment capabilities could support these potential needs if the bill is enacted and implemented.
- The bill does not establish a current contracting opportunity or provide a basis for estimating procurement value or timing.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

### Key Quotes
> I am proud this bipartisan legislation would ensure they have access to key tools and protections for their wellbeing ensuring assistance for veterans in crisis is not delayed or denied.
> — John Boozman, U.S. Senator

### Sources
- [[2026-10-05] Blumenthal, Boozman Introduce Bill to Improve Support for...](https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-boozman-introduce-bill-to-improve-support-for-veterans-crisis-line-employees) - Blumenthal Senate