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S.2921: Veterans First Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 16, 2016
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Bill Cosponsors
45 (28 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Veterans First Act TITLE I--PERSONNEL AND ACCOUNTABILITY MATTERS This bill establishes in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection. The VA is required to develop criteria to promote supervisory protection of whistle-blowers. The bill revises VA...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 16, 2016 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
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| May 16, 2016 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Isakson without amendment. Without written report.
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| May 12, 2016 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| May 11, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 11, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) |