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H.R. 2911Became Law

VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 22, 2021)

VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a plan for obligating and expending covered funds, which are funds made available to the VA for response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill requires the VA to submit biweekly reports regarding obligations, expenditures, and planned uses of the funds until seven days after the VA has expended all covered funds.

The Inspector General of the VA must submit reports examining the obligations and expenditures made using covered funds during the specified reporting period.

Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit an interim report and final report containing a review of obligations and expenditures made using covered funds.

What just happenedNov 22, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-63.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12](R-IL)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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  1. Nov 22, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-63.

  2. Nov 22, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-63.

  3. Nov 22, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 22, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 15, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 15, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 28, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 28, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Oct 28, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Oct 28, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7450)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Oct 28, 2021Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7450)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  13. May 18, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. May 17, 2021FloorH38310

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

  15. May 17, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 4 (Roll no. 144). (text: CR H2363)

  16. May 17, 2021Floor8000

    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): 411 - 4 (Roll no. 144).(text: CR H2363)

  17. May 17, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2403-2404)

  18. May 17, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  19. May 17, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2911.

  20. May 17, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)

  21. May 17, 2021FloorH30300

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

  22. May 4, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. May 4, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Apr 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Apr 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Apr 30, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 22, 202149

VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a plan for obligating and expending covered funds, which are funds made available to the VA for response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill requires the VA to submit biweekly reports regarding obligations, expenditures, and planned uses of the funds until seven days after the VA has expended all covered funds.

The Inspector General of the VA must submit reports examining the obligations and expenditures made using covered funds during the specified reporting period.

Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit an interim report and final report containing a review of obligations and expenditures made using covered funds.

Passed SenateOct 28, 202155

VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a plan for obligating and expending covered funds, which are funds made available to the VA for response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill requires the VA to submit biweekly reports regarding obligations, expenditures, and planned uses of the funds until seven days after the VA has expended all covered funds.

The Inspector General of the VA must submit reports examining the obligations and expenditures made using covered funds during the specified reporting period.

Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit an interim report and final report containing a review of obligations and expenditures made using covered funds.

Passed HouseMay 17, 202153

VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a plan for obligating and expending covered funds, which are funds made available to the VA for response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

The bill requires the VA to submit biweekly reports regarding obligations, expenditures, and planned uses of the funds until seven days after the VA has expended all covered funds.

The Inspector General of the VA must submit reports examining the obligations and expenditures made using covered funds during the specified reporting period.

Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit an interim report and final report containing a review of obligations and expenditures made using covered funds.

Introduced in HouseApr 30, 2021

VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a plan for obligating and expending covered funds, which are funds made available to the VA for response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

The bill requires the VA to submit biweekly reports regarding obligations, expenditures, and planned uses of the funds until seven days after the VA has expended all covered funds.

The Inspector General of the VA must submit reports examining the obligations and expenditures made using covered funds during the specified reporting period.

Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit an interim report and final report containing a review of obligations and expenditures made using covered funds.

VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021 — Informed