117th Congress > House > Vote 651

Date: May 17, 2022

Result: 404-6 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 204

Bill number: S2687

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Description: Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021

Bill summary: 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.

Bill titles: A bill to provide the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs testimonial subpoena authority, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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