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Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4883| Senate 
| Updated: 11/10/2020
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2020 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 obtaining legal advice, including a recommendation that the claimant should secure 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 importance of obtaining legal advice as to the statute of limitations regarding the claim in the state in which the claim arose.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4526
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 10, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 10, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4526
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 10, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 10, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4526: Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act
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 of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4883| Senate 
| Updated: 11/10/2020
Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2020 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 obtaining legal advice, including a recommendation that the claimant should secure 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 importance of obtaining legal advice as to the statute of limitations regarding the claim in the state in which the claim arose.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4526
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 10, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 10, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4526
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 10, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 10, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4526: Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act
  • 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