A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and to modify the procedures of personnel actions against employees of the Department, and for other purposes.

1/17/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 119 s 124, also known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, aims to make changes to the disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also seeks to modify the procedures for personnel actions against employees of the VA.

The main goal of the bill is to hold supervisors and managers at the VA accountable for their actions and to ensure that employees are protected from retaliation for reporting wrongdoing. The bill includes provisions for more streamlined and efficient disciplinary procedures, as well as increased protections for whistleblowers.

Overall, Bill 119 s 124 is focused on improving accountability and transparency within the VA, in order to better serve our nation's veterans.
Congress
119

Number
S - 124

Introduced on
2025-01-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 119 s 124, also known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, aims to make changes to the disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also seeks to modify the procedures for personnel actions against employees of the VA.

The main goal of the bill is to hold supervisors and managers at the VA accountable for their actions and to ensure that employees are protected from retaliation for reporting wrongdoing. The bill includes provisions for more streamlined and efficient disciplinary procedures, as well as increased protections for whistleblowers.

Overall, Bill 119 s 124 is focused on improving accountability and transparency within the VA, in order to better serve our nation's veterans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and to modify the procedures of personnel actions against employees of the Department, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
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Beau Fischer
@mahlab_grape_epi28657
Not sure about this bill, but it might shake things up at the VA.

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/16/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.