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S.1094: Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 31 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - June 6, 2017
- Reported to Senate - May 24, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - May 11, 2017
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
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| July 2, 2017 | 8th |
| June 25, 2017 | 5th |
| June 18, 2017 | 9th |
| June 11, 2017 | 9th |
Bill Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 TITLE I--OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION (Sec. 101) This bill establishes in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection which shall advise the VA on all matters relating to accountability, including VA employee accountability, whistle-blower disclosures and related retaliation,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 23, 2017 |
Became Public Law No: 115-41. |
| June 23, 2017 |
Signed by President. |
| June 22, 2017 |
Presented to President.
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| June 13, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 13, 2017 |
Vote in the HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 368 - 55 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H4884-4889) |
| June 13, 2017 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4899)
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| June 13, 2017 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1094, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Roe (TN) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of S. 1094 until later in the legislative day.
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| June 13, 2017 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4896)
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| June 13, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1094.
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| June 13, 2017 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2581 and S. 1094, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2581, and a motion to commit on S. 1094. Both measures will be considered read and are closed to amendments.
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| June 13, 2017 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 378. (consideration: CR H4884-4896)
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| June 13, 2017 |
Rule H. Res. 378 passed House.
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| June 12, 2017 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 378 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2581 and S. 1094. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2581 and S. 1094, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2581, and a motion to commit on S. 1094. Both measures will be considered read and are closed to amendments.
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| June 7, 2017 |
Held at the desk.
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| June 7, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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| June 7, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| June 6, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. |
| June 6, 2017 |
The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3261-3266)
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| June 6, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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| May 24, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
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| May 24, 2017 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Isakson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| May 24, 2017 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| May 17, 2017 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-299.
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| May 17, 2017 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| May 11, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) |