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US HR8510Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act
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Introduced
07/26/2022
07/26/2022
In Committee
09/21/2022
09/21/2022
Crossed Over
10/11/2022
10/11/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Office of Accountability and Whis- tleblower Protection of the Department of Veterans Af- fairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, aims to make several improvements to the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it establishes a Counsel of the Office to provide legal advice, expands the functions of the Office to include referring whistleblower disclosures and allegations of retaliation to the Office of Special Counsel, clarifies prohibited personnel actions against whistleblowers, and requires the Office to track the implementation and enforcement of settlement agreements related to whistleblower retaliation claims. Additionally, the bill mandates annual training for VA employees on whistleblower protection and related issues, and enhances the reporting requirements on whistleblower settlements and protections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 10/11/2022)
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