Bills · HR 3359
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3359Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act
INTRO MAY 13· LAST ACTION JUN 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it increases transparency and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically regarding the pay of its police force. These officers are responsible for the safety and security of veterans, staff, and visitors at VA facilities nationwide. Understanding how they are compensated can help ensure that the VA is attracting and retaining qualified law enforcement personnel.
If this bill becomes law, Congress will have a clearer picture of pay disparities or inconsistencies across different VA facilities and positions, allowing for more informed decisions about VA police funding and staffing. Without it, detailed compensation data for VA police might remain less accessible, making it harder to identify potential issues with recruitment, retention, or equitable pay that could impact the security of VA campuses and the quality of care for veterans.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the compensation of its police officers.
This provision creates ongoing oversight and transparency into how VA police officers are paid across the country.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the report include salaries, availability pay, recruitment/retention bonuses, and any other forms of compensation.
This ensures a comprehensive view of total compensation, not just base pay, for VA police.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the compensation data must be broken down by individual VA facility and specific police job titles.
This allows for identification of potential pay disparities or issues at different locations or within different roles.
PROVISION 04
Sets a deadline for the first report to be submitted within six months after the bill becomes law.
This ensures prompt implementation of the reporting requirement.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUN 6
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
MAY 13
Introduced in House
MAY 13
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3359
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 13, 2025
Last actionJun 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025
House BillHR 3359Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act
INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 6, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
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