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Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act

USA116th CongressHR-4526| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 23, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4883
Introduced in Senate
  • September 26, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 23, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • July 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4883
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4883: Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2020
Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesPublic contracts and procurementState and local courtsVeterans' medical care

Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act

USA116th CongressHR-4526| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
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.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 23, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4883
Introduced in Senate
  • September 26, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 23, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • July 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4883
    Introduced in Senate
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4883: Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesPublic contracts and procurementState and local courtsVeterans' medical care