House Bill 4526
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4526
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act
This bill prescribes the notice the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must provide in the event a person submits a claim for damage, injury, or death on Standard Form 95 (related to tort claims occurring within the scope of an employee's federal employment). Specifically, the VA must provide to the claimant, within 30 days after the claim is submitted, notice of (1) the importance of securing legal counsel, and (2) the employment status of any individual listed on the form.
Additionally, if the claim involves a contractor that entered into an agreement with the VA, the VA must provide the claimant notice of the statute of limitations regarding the claim in the state in which the claim arose.
September 26, 2019
07/30/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
07/30/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/23/2020
Committee Hearings Held.
10/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/26/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/26/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:48 PM