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US S2431

US S2431
Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2021


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Introduced
07/22/2021
In Committee
12/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to re- ceive training developed by the Inspector General of the Department on reporting wrongdoing to, responding to requests from, and cooperating with the Office of Inspec- tor General, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary to ensure that all VA employees receive training developed by the VA Inspector General (IG) on reporting wrongdoing, responding to IG requests, and cooperating with the IG's Office. The training must cover the IG's role and authority, how to report fraud or misconduct (including confidentially), protections against retaliation, and opportunities to engage with the IG's Office. The Secretary must provide this training through the VA's talent management system, and it must be separate from other VA training. The IG is also authorized to periodically notify all VA employees about the training and how to contact the IG's Office.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (on 12/15/2021)

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