H.R. 2464 · 114th Congress
Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2015
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dan Benishek
- Introduced
- 2015-05-20
- Latest action
- 2015-07-22 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.