# 114-hr-2464: Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015

114-hr-2464, Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] (R-MI); status Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-2464
- Congress: 114
- Title: Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015
- Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
- Introduced: 2015-05-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] (R-MI)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## 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.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9] (D-AZ), 2015-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6] (R-PA), 2015-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2015-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2015-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2015-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2015-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2015-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- WALTER JONES (R-NC), 2015-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2] (R-NC), 2015-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] (R-CO), 2015-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 114-hr-2992: Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 114-hr-1994: VA Accountability Act of 2015
- 114-hr-1190: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015
- 114-hr-160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015
- 114-hr-4352: Faster Care for Veterans Act of 2016
- 114-hr-1624: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act

## Sources
- [114-hr-2464 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2464)

## Related
- [114-hr-2992: Merchant Marine of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-2992)
- [114-hr-1994: VA Accountability Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1994)
- [114-hr-1190: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1190)
- [114-hr-160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-160)
- [114-hr-4352: Faster Care for Veterans Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4352)
- [114-hr-1624: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1624)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-2464 (as of 2025-11-18).