Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 7:25 AM

Summary of Bill S 2158

Bill 118 s 2158, also known as the Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023, aims to increase accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to address issues of misconduct and inefficiency within the VA by providing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with greater authority to discipline employees who fail to meet the standards of conduct and performance expected of them.

Specifically, the bill would streamline the process for removing or demoting VA employees who engage in misconduct or perform poorly. It would also establish a probationary period for new employees, during which their performance would be closely monitored to ensure they are meeting the necessary standards.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect whistleblowers within the VA, ensuring that employees who report misconduct or wrongdoing are not retaliated against. This is intended to encourage a culture of transparency and accountability within the department. Overall, the Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the VA by holding employees accountable for their actions and ensuring that those who serve our nation's veterans do so with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

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Current Status of Bill S 2158

Bill S 2158 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2158 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2158's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2158

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2158

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2158

Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2023A 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2158

R
Jerry Moran
Kansas(Republican)
R
Tommy Tuberville
Alabama(Republican)
R
Marco Rubio
Florida(Republican)
R
Joe Manchin III
West Virginia(Democrat)
R
Bill Cassidy
Louisiana(Republican)
R
Shelley Moore Capito
West Virginia(Republican)

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