House Bill 2428
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2428
Congress
117
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
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
This bill gives the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) the authority to subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office.
The bill prohibits the VA OIG from subpoenaing the attendance and testimony of current federal employees or witnesses as part of any criminal proceeding.
Under the bill, the VA OIG must notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the intended witness of the intent to issue a subpoena. If DOJ objects to the subpoena because it will interfere with an ongoing investigation, the VA OIG may not issue the subpoena.
April 8, 2021
04/06/2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
04/06/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/06/2022
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
04/21/2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
04/20/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
04/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM