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Improved Whistleblower Protection at Department of Veterans Affairs

This bill aims to strengthen protections for individuals reporting misconduct within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It introduces changes to make it easier to report issues and provides better support for whistleblowers, ultimately improving services for veterans.
Key points
Streamlining the process for reporting misconduct and retaliation against whistleblowers.
Establishing a pilot program offering legal counseling for whistleblowers.
Increasing transparency by publishing reports and procedures related to whistleblower protection.
Allowing up to $5 million to be transferred to support the handling of whistleblower claims.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6638
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Process start date: 2022-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6638.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlining the process for reporting misconduct and retaliation against whistleblowers.
  • Establishing a pilot program offering legal counseling for whistleblowers.
  • Increasing transparency by publishing reports and procedures related to whistleblower protection.
  • Allowing up to $5 million to be transferred to support the handling of whistleblower claims.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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