United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 280 — To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup bonuses and awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup bonuses and awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue an order directing a VA employee to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, of an award or bonus paid to the employee if: (1) the VA determines that such repayment is appropriate, and (2) the employee is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing conducted by another federal agency. Makes such repayment decisions final and unreviewable. Makes this Act applicable to awards or bonuses paid before, on, or after the date of this Act's enactment.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1507)

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1511)

  5. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 280.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1507-1509)

  8. Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.

  10. Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-32, Part I.

  12. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Committee Hearings Held.

  15. Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform

  16. Referred to House Veterans' Affairs

  17. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

  18. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 280 do?
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup bonuses and awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue an order directing a VA employee to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, of an award or bonus paid to the employee if: (1) the VA determines that such repayment is appropriate, and (2) the employee is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing conducted by another federal agency. Makes such repayment decisions final and unreviewable. Makes this Act applicable to awards or bonuses paid before, on, or after the date of this Act's enactment.
Who sponsors HR 280?
HR 280 is sponsored by Jeff Miller (R).
What is the current status of HR 280?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 280?
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