Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
bill
|
| gptkbp:amends |
gptkb:Title_38_of_the_United_States_Code
|
| gptkbp:effectiveDate |
June 2017
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
H.R. 302
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Veterans_services
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:House_of_Representatives
|
| gptkbp:mandates |
mandates the establishment of a whistleblower protection advisory committee
allows for the reassignment of employees during investigations allows for expedited removal of employees allows for the hiring of temporary employees enhances protections for whistleblowers establishes a hotline for whistleblowers establishes a process for disciplinary actions improves the appeals process for fired employees provides for the protection of veterans' rights provides for the reassignment of employees requires performance evaluations for employees requires reporting on employee misconduct increases penalties for retaliation against whistleblowers mandates the establishment of a rewards program for exemplary performance establishes a framework for employee performance improvement establishes a timeline for implementing the new policies mandates the establishment of a culture of accountability provides for the protection of whistleblower identities requires_the_VA_to_provide_regular_updates_to_Congress_on_accountability_efforts requires_the_VA_to_report_on_the_outcomes_of_disciplinary_actions establishes_a_framework_for_continuous_improvement_in_VA_services. mandates_regular_training_on_accountability_for_all_VA_employees requires_the_VA_to_conduct_regular_audits_of_employee_performance creates_a_new_Office_of_Accountability_and_Whistleblower_Protection requires_the_VA_to_collaborate_with_external_organizations_for_best_practices establishes_a_feedback_mechanism_for_veterans_regarding_VA_services authorizes_the_VA_to_fire_employees_for_misconduct increases_transparency_in_the_VA requires_the_VA_to_develop_a_communication_strategy_for_accountability_initiatives mandates_training_for_VA_managers requires_the_VA_to_provide_resources_for_whistleblower_support requires_the_VA_to_report_on_the_effectiveness_of_the_new_policies requires_the_VA_to_develop_a_strategic_plan_for_accountability requires_the_VA_to_assess_the_impact_of_accountability_measures_on_employee_morale requires_the_VA_to_create_a_public_database_of_employee_misconduct establishes_a_mentorship_program_for_new_VA_employees |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to_improve_accountability_and_whistleblower_protections_at_the_Department_of_Veterans_Affairs
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Veterans_Affairs
|
| gptkbp:signature |
President_Donald_Trump
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:U.S._Congress
|
| gptkbp:status |
enacted
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:The_Veterans_Affairs_Accountability_and_Whistleblower_Protection_Act_of_2017
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
2017
|