Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Aug 10, 2021
Step 2
Referred
Aug 10, 2021
Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Dec 15, 2021
Reported out
Step 4
Senate
Apr 7, 2022
Passed Senate w/ Changes
Step 5
House floor
Moves to House
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
Jun 7, 2022
SummaryCRS Summary
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. Such authority terminates on May 31, 2025, but subpoenas issued prior to that date shall be unaffected by the termination. 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 investiga...
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| Bill | Text overlap | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2428— Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 | 100% | INCORPORATED |
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 21 actions
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-136.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
May 17, 2022
Considered as unfinished business.
May 17, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 204).ROLL CALLpass
May 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 16, 2022
Mr. Trone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 16, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 16, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2687.
May 16, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 11, 2022
Received in the House.
Apr 11, 2022
Held at the desk.
Apr 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 7, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Apr 7, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 10, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.
Mar 10, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.