3.0.0 2687 2023-09-05T17:28:36Z 2023-09-05T17:28:36Z Senate S 2021-08-10 117 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2022-03-10T18:29:45Z Markup by 2021-12-15T21:17:31Z Hearings by 2021-11-17T19:30:28Z Referred to 2021-08-10T14:07:07Z Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 117 2428 HR 2022-04-06 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Identical bill CRS 2022-06-07 Became Public Law No: 117-136. President E40000 9 Library of Congress 2022-06-07 Became Public Law No: 117-136. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2022-06-07 Signed by President. President E30000 9 Library of Congress 2022-06-07 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2022-06-06 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2022-06-06 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2022-05-17 20:22:52 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2022-05-17 20:22:50 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 204). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4999) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 204 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll204.xml House 117 2022-05-18T00:22:50Z 2 2022-05-17 20:22:50 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 204). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 204 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll204.xml House 117 2022-05-18T00:22:50Z 2 2022-05-17 20:12:58 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5083-5084) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2022-05-16 16:10:03 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. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2022-05-16 16:05:59 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2687. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2022-05-16 16:05:48 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4999-5000) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2022-05-16 16:05:12 Mr. Trone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2022-04-11 10:41:29 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2022-04-11 10:32:41 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2022-04-08 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2022-04-07 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079) Floor 2022-04-07 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2022-04-07 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2078-2079) Floor 2022-03-10 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304. Calendars 2022-03-10 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report. Committee 2022-03-10 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2021-12-15 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Committee 2021-11-17 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Committee 2021-08-10 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. IntroReferral 2021-08-10 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress T000464 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] Jon Tester D MT N B001236 Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] John Boozman R AR 2021-08-10 True M001183 Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] Joseph Manchin D WV 2021-08-10 True 2022-01-10T16:24:00Z S. 2687, Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57730 As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on December 15, 2021 Public Law 117-136 Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Department of Justice Department of Veterans Affairs Evidence and witnesses Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government studies and investigations Armed Forces and National Security 00 2021-08-10 Introduced in Senate 2022-02-08T16:45:38Z Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

This bill gives the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) the authority to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office.

The bill prohibits the VA OIG from subpoenaing the attendance and testimony of current federal employees or witnesses as part of any criminal proceeding.

Under the bill, the VA OIG must notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the intended witness of the intent to issue a subpoena. If DOJ objects to the subpoena because it will interfere with an ongoing investigation, the VA OIG may not issue the subpoena.

]]> 25 2022-03-10 Reported to Senate 2022-03-18T10:20:30Z Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

This bill gives the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) the authority to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office.

The bill prohibits the VA OIG from subpoenaing the attendance and testimony of current federal employees or witnesses as part of any criminal proceeding.

Under the bill, the VA OIG must notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the intended witness of the intent to issue a subpoena. If DOJ objects to the subpoena because it will interfere with an ongoing investigation, the VA OIG may not issue the subpoena.

]]> 55 2022-04-07 Passed Senate 2022-04-12T10:16:40Z Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

This bill gives the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) the authority to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office. Such authority terminates on May 31, 2025, but subpoenas issued prior to that date shall be unaffected by the termination.

The bill prohibits the VA OIG from subpoenaing the attendance and testimony of current federal employees or witnesses as part of any criminal proceeding.

Under the bill, the VA OIG must notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the intended witness of the intent to issue a subpoena. If DOJ objects to the subpoena because it will interfere with an ongoing investigation, the VA OIG may not issue the subpoena.

]]> 53 2022-05-17 Passed House 2022-06-14T15:14:46Z Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

This bill gives the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) the authority to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office. Such authority terminates on May 31, 2025, but subpoenas issued prior to that date shall be unaffected by the termination.

The bill prohibits the VA OIG from subpoenaing the attendance and testimony of current federal employees or witnesses as part of any criminal proceeding.

Under the bill, the VA OIG must notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the intended witness of the intent to issue a subpoena. If DOJ objects to the subpoena because it will interfere with an ongoing investigation, the VA OIG may not issue the subpoena.

]]> 49 2022-06-07 Public Law 2022-06-14T16:42:04Z Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

This bill gives the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) the authority to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office. Such authority terminates on May 31, 2025, but subpoenas issued prior to that date shall be unaffected by the termination.

The bill prohibits the VA OIG from subpoenaing the attendance and testimony of current federal employees or witnesses as part of any criminal proceeding.

Under the bill, the VA OIG must notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the intended witness of the intent to issue a subpoena. If DOJ objects to the subpoena because it will interfere with an ongoing investigation, the VA OIG may not issue the subpoena.

]]> Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 Display Title Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 Short Titles as Enacted Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 Official Title as Introduced A bill to provide the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs testimonial subpoena authority, and for other purposes. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Passed House Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 H House Short Title(s) as Passed Senate Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 S Senate Engrossed in Senate ES Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 S Senate Reported to Senate RS Short Title(s) as Introduced Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 Introduced in Senate IS 5024 117 SAMDT In the nature of a substitute. 2022-04-08T04:16:46Z 2022-04-07 Amendment SA 5024 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5024 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/117th-congress/senate-amendment/5024 T000464 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] Jon Tester D MT 2 2 B001236 Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] John Boozman R AR 2022-04-07 True M001183 Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] Joseph Manchin D WV 2022-04-07 True 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Senate 117 S Senate S 2687 Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 2023-09-05T17:28:36Z 6 2022-04-07 0 Senate Amendment SA 5024 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2022-04-07 0 Senate Amendment SA 5024 proposed by Senator Murphy for Senator Tester. (consideration: CR S2079; text: CR S2079) In the nature of a substitute. Floor 2022-04-07 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5024 proposed by Senator Murphy for Senator Tester.(consideration: CR S2079; text: CR S2079) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2022-04-07 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 2022-04-07 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5024 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s2687enr/xml/BILLS-117s2687enr.xml Engrossed in Senate 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s2687es/xml/BILLS-117s2687es.xml Reported to Senate 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s2687rs/xml/BILLS-117s2687rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s2687is/xml/BILLS-117s2687is.xml 2022-06-08T03:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ136/uslm/PLAW-117publ136.xml Public Law 2022-06-07 Became Public Law No: 117-136. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.