What does Preamble of Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To improve the emergency management capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Advancing VA's Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025.

What does REPORT ON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ROLES FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS of Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must detail the roles and responsibilities of all Department of Veterans Affairs offices involved in emergency management. The Secretary must consult with the Comptroller General, the Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and other relevant federal agencies during report preparation. The report's contents must include a description of office organizational structures during normal and emergency operations. It must also outline the roles and responsibilities of each office, including shared responsibilities between the Office of Emergency Management and the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness. The report should offer recommendations for improving the structure and alignment of relevant offices to enhance emergency preparedness and accountability. Finally, the report must analyze the feasibility of consolidating relevant offices into a centralized emergency management office.

What does REPORT ON REGIONAL READINESS CENTERS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS of Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. The report must be submitted within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must detail the number of supply requests from Department facilities to Regional Readiness Centers. It must also include information on the types and amounts of materials distributed, current inventory, and changes in inventory over a two-year period. The report needs to cover expired or soon-to-expire inventory percentages. Operational costs for each Regional Readiness Center since the program's inception must be included. An analysis of each Regional Readiness Center's capacity to respond to various emergencies is required. The report must also address any plans to realign or change the number of Regional Readiness Centers.

What does PLAN TO ALLOW FUEL SHARING AND INCREASED COORDINATION BETWEEN of Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to several Congressional committees within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The report must address limitations preventing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from providing resources to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during emergencies. The report should determine if Congressional action is needed to allow FEMA to provide resources to the VA. The report must assess whether coordination between the Secretary and the Administrator of FEMA has been hindered during prior emergencies or Fourth Mission activations. The report should also determine if Congressional action is needed to address any coordination issues.

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Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 7/14/2025

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

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The bill mandates a report detailing the roles and responsibilities of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offices involved in emergency management, including a feasibility analysis of consolidating these offices.
The bill requires a report assessing the operations and capacity of VA Regional Readiness Centers, including inventory levels, distribution data, and operational costs.
The bill directs a report to examine limitations on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) providing resources to the VA during emergencies and potential coordination issues.

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