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Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2428| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2022
Kathleen M. Rice

Kathleen M. Rice

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5843
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Apr 21, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
Jun 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2687
Signed by President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5843
    Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020


  • April 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • April 21, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 6, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.


  • June 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2687
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2687: Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
Congressional oversightDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Veterans AffairsEvidence and witnessesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigations

Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2428| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2022
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5843
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
Apr 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Apr 21, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
Jun 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2687
Signed by President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5843
    Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020


  • April 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • April 21, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 6, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 6, 2022
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.


  • June 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2687
    Signed by President.
Kathleen M. Rice

Kathleen M. Rice

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2687: Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
  • 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