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Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
8/10/2022, 11:25 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5843
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5843
Bill HR 5843 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2020. Bill HR 5843 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2020. Bill HR 5843's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of September 17, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5843
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5843
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Justice
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Evidence and witnesses
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government studies and investigations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5843
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
To provide the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs testimonial subpoena authority, and for other purposes.
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5843
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