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US HR2981
US HR2981To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that congressional testimony by Department of Veterans Affairs employees is official duty, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
07/08/2015
07/08/2015
In Committee
07/17/2015
07/17/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that congressional testimony by Department of Veterans Affairs employees is official duty, and for other purposes. This bill provides that an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs is performing official duty when testifying in an official capacity in front of either chamber of Congress, a committee of either chamber, or a joint or select committee of Congress.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to clarify that when employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) testify before Congress, whether it's a full chamber, a committee, or a joint committee, they are considered to be performing their official duties. This designation is important because it also ensures that the VA Secretary will cover the travel expenses, including daily allowances for meals and lodging (per diem), for these employees when they are testifying in an official capacity, following the rules for government travel.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. (on 07/17/2015)
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