114-hr-2464114th Congress

Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015

Sponsored By: Representative Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]

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Summary

Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015 Requires the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), at the same time the IG submits a report to the VA, to submit a copy of such report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs, including: (1) an explanation of any changes to the report recommended by the VA Secretary, and (2) a list of each manager responsible for an issue in a report that recommends actions to address to a public health or safety issue in the VA. Requires the VA: (1) within seven days after such submission, to notify each such manager of such issue; (2) to direct such manager to resolve the issue, (3) to provide the manager with appropriate counseling and a mitigation plan for resolving the issue; and (4) to ensure that the manager's performance review includes an evaluation of actions taken regarding such issue. Prohibits the Secretary from paying a bonus or award to any such manager if such issue remains unresolved.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]

MI • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 5/20/2015

  • Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2015

  • Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 7/10/2015

  • Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 7/13/2015

  • Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 7/15/2015

  • Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 7/16/2015

  • Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/16/2015

  • WALTER JONES

    NC • R

    Sponsored 7/16/2015

  • Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 7/21/2015

  • Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 7/21/2015

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