Senate Bill 2687
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
Became Law
Amendments
Became Public Law 117-136 on Jun 7, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2687
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.
checkPassed on April 7, 2022
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)
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 7, 2022
March 10, 2022
August 10, 2021
Amendments (1)
Apr 07, 2022
Agreed to in Senate
3
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 5024
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
06/07/2022
Became Public Law No: 117-136.
06/07/2022
Signed by President.
06/06/2022
Presented to President.
05/17/2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/17/2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 204). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4999)
05/17/2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 204).
05/17/2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5083-5084)
05/16/2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
05/16/2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2687.
05/16/2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4999-5000)
05/16/2022
Mr. Trone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
04/11/2022
Held at the desk.
04/11/2022
Received in the House.
04/08/2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
04/07/2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)
04/07/2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)
04/07/2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2078-2079)
03/10/2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.
03/10/2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.
12/15/2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
11/17/2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
08/10/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
08/10/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 5, 2023 5:28:36 PM