United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2981 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that congressional testimony by Department of Veterans Affairs employees is official duty, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that congressional testimony by Department of Veterans Affairs employees is official duty, and for other purposes. This bill provides that an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs is performing official duty when testifying in an official capacity in front of either chamber of Congress, a committee of either chamber, or a joint or select committee of Congress.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Evidence and witnesses Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Armed forces and national security
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2981 do?
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that congressional testimony by Department of Veterans Affairs employees is official duty, and for other purposes. This bill provides that an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs is performing official duty when testifying in an official capacity in front of either chamber of Congress, a committee of either chamber, or a joint or select committee of Congress.
Who sponsors HR 2981?
HR 2981 is sponsored by Tim Huelskamp (R).
What is the current status of HR 2981?
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 2981?
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