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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 2687Became Law

Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 7, 2022)

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 just happenedJun 7, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-136.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jun 7, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-136.

  2. Jun 7, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-136.

  3. Jun 7, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 7, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 6, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 6, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 17, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. May 17, 2022FloorH37300

    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)

  9. May 17, 2022Floor8000

    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).

  10. May 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5083-5084)

  11. May 16, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  12. May 16, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2687.

  13. May 16, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4999-5000)

  14. May 16, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Trone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Apr 11, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Apr 11, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Apr 8, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)

  19. Apr 7, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)

  20. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2078-2079)

  21. Mar 10, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.

  22. Mar 10, 2022Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Mar 10, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Dec 15, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Aug 10, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  27. Aug 10, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 7, 202249

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.

Passed HouseMay 17, 202253

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.

Passed SenateApr 7, 202255

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.

Reported to SenateMar 10, 202225

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.

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.

Introduced in SenateAug 10, 2021

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.

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.

Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 — Informed