Mrvan Reintroduces Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act

Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-01) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) recently reintroduced H.R.3359, the Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act.

The purpose of this legislation is to improve recruitment and retention of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Police Officers.  Specifically, the Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act would require the VA Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress on salaries, recruitment bonuses, and other compensation of all VA Police Officers.  This information will be utilized to conduct Congressional oversight and determine how VA can improve recruitment and retention of police officers to protect veterans and VA personnel.

Congressman Mrvan stated, “I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation with Chairwoman Kiggans to support law enforcement personnel at the VA.  I look forward to working with all of my colleagues to hold the VA accountable and improve recruitment and retention of VA Police Officers as it works to keep our nation’s veterans and VA facilities across the country safe and secure.”

Congresswoman Kiggans stated, “VA Police Officers play a vital role in protecting the veterans who rely on VA facilities for care and the staff who serve them.  This bipartisan bill provides much-needed transparency into VA recruitment and compensation for these officers to ensure they have the support needed to do their jobs safely and effectively.  Strengthening recruitment and retention of qualified VA Police is essential to keeping our veterans safe.”

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National Veterans Affairs Council President Alma Lee stated, "AFGE applauds Representative Mrvan and Chairwoman Kiggans for introducing the Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act.  AFGE is proud to represent VA Police Officers, 90 percent of whom are veterans themselves, in VA facilities throughout the nation.  The passage of this legislation will provide valuable oversight of the compensation of the VA police force, and help the VA and Congress improve the recruitment and retention of dedicated VA Police Officers who protect our nation's veterans and VA employees every day."

The full bill text of the Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act is available here.

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