S. 2687 — 117th Congress
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
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Latest action
Jun 7, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-136.
CRS summary
As of Jun 7, 2022Public Law
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
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. Such authority terminates on May 31, 2025, but subpoenas issued prior to that date shall be unaffected by the termination.
The bill prohibits the VA OIG from subpoenaing the attendance and testimony of current federal employees or witnesses as part of any criminal proceeding.
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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Roll-call votes
1 on recordMay 17, 2022 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Full roll callYea — 404: 212 D · 192 R
Nay — 6: 6 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Andy Biggs | AZ |
| Lauren Boebert | CO |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene | GA |
| Russ Fulcher | ID |
| Chip Roy | TX |
| Ronny Jackson | TX |
Not Voting — 18: 10 R · 8 D
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