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Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act
4/7/2025, 3:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1690
Bill 115 hr 1690, also known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the publication of information regarding bonuses awarded to VA employees. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 8, 2021, by Representative Mark Green of Tennessee.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the American public has access to information about the bonuses given to VA employees, including the amount of the bonus, the job title of the employee receiving the bonus, and the justification for awarding the bonus. This transparency is intended to hold VA employees accountable and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly.
If passed, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act would require the VA to publish this information on its website within 30 days of awarding the bonus. The bill also includes provisions for reporting to Congress on the bonuses awarded and any disciplinary actions taken against employees who received bonuses inappropriately. Overall, this bill seeks to promote accountability and transparency within the VA, ensuring that bonuses are awarded fairly and in accordance with the law. It is currently awaiting further action in the House of Representatives.
The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the American public has access to information about the bonuses given to VA employees, including the amount of the bonus, the job title of the employee receiving the bonus, and the justification for awarding the bonus. This transparency is intended to hold VA employees accountable and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly.
If passed, the Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act would require the VA to publish this information on its website within 30 days of awarding the bonus. The bill also includes provisions for reporting to Congress on the bonuses awarded and any disciplinary actions taken against employees who received bonuses inappropriately. Overall, this bill seeks to promote accountability and transparency within the VA, ensuring that bonuses are awarded fairly and in accordance with the law. It is currently awaiting further action in the House of Representatives.
Current Status of Bill HR 1690
Bill HR 1690 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2017. Bill HR 1690 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 22, 2017.  Bill HR 1690's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 25, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1690
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1690
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1690
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