S. 1094 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
S. 1094 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 11, 2017, sponsored by Marco Rubio with 39 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 11, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-41
What it does
Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 TITLE I--OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION (Sec. 101) This bill establishes in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection which shall advise the VA on all matters relating to accountability, including VA employee accountability, whistle-blower disclosures and related…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marco Rubio (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 31 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2017
- Passed the SenateJun 6, 2017
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentJun 22, 2017
- Became lawJun 23, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jun 23, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 13, 2017 · Passed368–55
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection ActHouse · Jun 13, 2017
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- H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
- H.R. 2288: Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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