Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020

United States116th CongressHR-5843House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 17, 2020

Summary

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

Latest companion bill action

S-3177: Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020

Introduced in Senate

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

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  2. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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  3. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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  4. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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