Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023

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Summary of Bill HR 2733

Bill 118 HR 2733, also known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023, aims to enhance the training provided to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG). The bill seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the OIG by ensuring that its employees are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their duties effectively.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a comprehensive training program for OIG employees, which will cover a wide range of topics such as investigative techniques, ethics, and legal requirements. The bill also requires the OIG to develop and implement a strategic plan for training its employees, in order to ensure that training efforts are aligned with the OIG's mission and goals.

Additionally, the bill requires the OIG to report annually to Congress on its training activities and the effectiveness of its training program. This reporting requirement is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the OIG's training efforts, and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. Overall, the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the OIG's ability to conduct thorough and effective investigations, and to ensure that the rights and well-being of veterans are protected. By providing comprehensive training to OIG employees, the bill seeks to enhance the OIG's ability to fulfill its important oversight role within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Congressional Summary of HR 2733

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023

This bill requires new employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to undergo training developed by the Inspector General of the VA regarding the reporting of wrongdoing to, responding to requests from, and cooperating with the Office of the Inspector General.

Current Status of Bill HR 2733

Bill HR 2733 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2733 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2023.  Bill HR 2733's most recent activity was Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2733

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2733

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Department of Veterans AffairsEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2733

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act of 2023To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive training developed by the Inspector General of the Department on reporting wrongdoing to, responding to requests from, and cooperating with the Office of Inspector General of the Department, and for other purposes.
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