US HB2464 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 10-1)
Status: Introduced on May 20 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-07-22 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015 Requires the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), at the same time the IG submits a report to the VA, to submit a copy of such report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs, including: (1) an explanation of any changes to the report recommended by the VA Secretary, and (2) a list of each manager responsible for an issue in a report that recommends actions to address to a public health or safety issue in the VA. Requires the VA: (1) within seven days after such submission, to notify each such manager of such issue; (2) to direct such manager to resolve the issue, (3) to provide the manager with appropriate counseling and a mitigation plan for resolving the issue; and (4) to ensure that the manager's performance review includes an evaluation of actions taken regarding such issue. Prohibits the Secretary from paying a bonus or award to any such manager if such issue remains unresolved.

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Title

Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-22HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2015-07-22HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2015-07-14HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2015-06-11HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2015-05-20HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2015-05-20HouseIntroduced in House

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