Protecting VA Employees Act
This bill removes separate disciplinary processes for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees related to removal, demotion, or suspension. It directly affects VA staff, particularly whistleblowers who might face retaliation through these disciplinary actions. The key change repeals redundant procedures in Title 38 and restores pre-2017 disciplinary rules for sections 7461, 7462, and 7463 of the VA code. This aligns disciplinary actions with existing whistleblower protections, simplifying the process without creating new rights or obligations.
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Introduction
Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 26, 2023
Last action Aug 24, 2023
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Aug 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
lower
Jul 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Jul 26, 2023
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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