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S.493: Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability First Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability First Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to remove, demote by a reduction in grade and pay, or suspend a VA employee, including a member in a senior executive position, for reasons of performance or misconduct. The bill prescribes VA removal and employee appeals procedures. Whistle-blower protections are revised, including by prohibiting the VA from taking any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) |