Rep. Bost Votes to Hold VA Accountable

Statement

Today Congressmen Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to give the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) increased flexibility to fire employees whose performance misconduct led to substandard care for our Veterans. The VA Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 1994) also strengthens accountability and performance measures for VA senior executives and strengthens protections for whistleblowers who report wrongdoing.

"Mismanagement and misconduct wouldn't be accepted at any business or corporation, and it certainly shouldn't be allowed at the VA," said Rep. Bost. "Our Veterans deserve nothing but the best health care services and support after valiantly serving their country and protecting our freedoms. That begins with each VA employee being held accountable for his or her job performance. No hero should suffer because government bureaucrats failed to fulfill their responsibilities."

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