A bill to provide the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs testimonial subpoena authority, and for other purposes.
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.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2078-2079)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2079)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Trone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4999-5000)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2687.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5083-5084)
Enacted as Public Law 117-136
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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).
Roll Call #204 (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). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4999)
Roll Call #204 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-136.
Became Public Law No: 117-136.