To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report annually on compensation for police officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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IntroducedMr. Mrvan (for himself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, known as the "Veterans' Security and Pay Transparency Act," requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the compensation paid to VA police officers. The goal is to increase transparency around how much VA law enforcement personnel are paid across different facilities and positions.
Who Benefits and How
VA police officers may benefit from increased visibility into pay disparities across facilities, potentially leading to more equitable compensation practices. Congress and veterans advocacy groups gain better oversight capabilities, allowing them to identify whether police at VA hospitals and clinics are being fairly compensated. This transparency could help address recruitment and retention challenges if pay inequities are discovered.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Veterans Affairs faces a new administrative burden, as it must compile detailed compensation data annually covering salaries, availability pay, bonuses, and other remuneration for 11 different job classifications. The VA must break down this information by individual facility and position type, which requires ongoing data collection and reporting infrastructure.
Key Provisions
- Mandates annual reports to the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees on VA police officer compensation
- Requires data to be disaggregated by VA facility and by position type (Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, Police Officer, Criminal Investigator, etc.)
- Covers salaries, availability pay, recruitment/retention bonuses, and any other compensation
- Applies to 11 specific job classifications in the General Schedule system, including police officers, detectives, dispatchers, and security specialists
- First report due within six months of enactment
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
The bill aims to enhance transparency in compensation practices for police officers within the Department of Veterans Affairs by mandating annual reports on salaries, bonuses, and other forms of remuneration.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- "the_committees"
- → Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Specifies the content and frequency of reports, including compensation details disaggregated by facility and position.
The Veterans' Security and Pay Transparency Act.
Mandates an annual report to Congress detailing compensation paid to police officers, including salaries, availability pay, bonuses, and other forms of remuneration.
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