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Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5843| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Kathleen M. Rice

Kathleen M. Rice

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020 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. 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.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3177
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 2, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Mar 10, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 17, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • January 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3177
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 2, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • March 10, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 17, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 17, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-3177: Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
Congressional oversightDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Veterans AffairsEvidence and witnessesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigations

Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5843| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020 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. 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.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3177
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 2, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Mar 10, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 17, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • January 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3177
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 2, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • March 10, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 17, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 17, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Kathleen M. Rice

Kathleen M. Rice

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-3177: Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Veterans AffairsEvidence and witnessesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigations