S. 2687 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021
S. 2687 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Aug 10, 2021, sponsored by Jon Tester with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 10, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-136
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 10, 2021
- Passed the SenateApr 7, 2022
- Passed the HouseMay 17, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJun 6, 2022
- Became lawJun 7, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-136. (Jun 7, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 17, 2022 · Passed404–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021House · May 17, 2022
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- H.R. 335: To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense…
- H.R. 1276: Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse…
- H.R. 2523: THRIVE Act
- H.R. 711: West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021
- H.R. 2441: Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
- S. 957: DUMP Opioids Act
- S. 1910: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
- H.R. 1448: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
- H.R. 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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