S 3177
Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill, the Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2020, grants the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) the authority to issue subpoenas for testimony, similar to that held by other federal inspectors general. It specifically prohibits the VA OIG from subpoenaing current federal employees, requiring notification to the Attorney General before issuing a subpoena, and establishing a process for the Attorney General to object if the subpoena would interfere with an ongoing investigation. The bill also mandates reporting on the use of this authority.
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Jon Tester
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