Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 20, 2015)
Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015
Requires the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), at the same time the IG submits a report to the VA, to submit a copy of such report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs, including: (1) an explanation of any changes to the report recommended by the VA Secretary, and (2) a list of each manager responsible for an issue in a report that recommends actions to address to a public health or safety issue in the VA.
Requires the VA: (1) within seven days after such submission, to notify each such manager of such issue; (2) to direct such manager to resolve the issue, (3) to provide the manager with appropriate counseling and a mitigation plan for resolving the issue; and (4) to ensure that the manager's performance review includes an evaluation of actions taken regarding such issue.
Prohibits the Secretary from paying a bonus or award to any such manager if such issue remains unresolved.
What just happenedJul 22, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 20, 2015
- Jul 22, 2015Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Health Subcommittee - Jul 22, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 14, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health Subcommittee - Jun 11, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 20, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 20, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 20, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House