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S 2687 117th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Department of Justice Department of Veterans Affairs Evidence and witnesses Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government studies and investigations

Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

Introduced: August 10, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-136.
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
May 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4999)
May 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: 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).
May 17, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5083-5084)
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.
May 16, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2687.
May 16, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4999-5000)
May 16, 2022
Mr. Trone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 11, 2022
Held at the desk.
Apr 11, 2022
Received in the House.
Apr 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 7, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)
Apr 7, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)
Apr 7, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2078-2079)
Mar 10, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.
Mar 10, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-544.
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 18, 2022 House · vote #204 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 404–6 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. 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 investigation, the VA OIG may not issue the subpoena.

What's happening now June 7, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-136.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1