H.R. 3359: Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act

This bill, titled the Veterans’ Security and Pay Transparency Act, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The main focus of the bill is to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding the compensation of police officers employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Key provisions of the bill include:

• Annual Reporting Requirement: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is mandated to report at least once a year to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This report must detail various aspects of compensation for VA police officers.
• Detailed Breakdown of Compensation: The report must include specific details such as:
  • Salaries of police officers.
  • Availability pay, which is additional compensation for those who may have to work irregular hours or duties.
  • Bonuses aimed at recruiting or retaining police officers.
  • Any other forms of compensation received by these officers.
• Positions Covered: The bill specifies that the report should cover various job positions, which include, but are not limited to:
  • Chief of Police (GS–0080)
  • Deputy Chief of Police (GS–0080)
  • Supervisory Police Officer (GS–0083)
  • Criminal Investigator (GS–1811)
  • Police Detective (GS–0083)
  • Police Officer (GS–0083)
  • Training Officer (GS–0083)
  • Physical Security Specialist (GS–0080)
  • Security Specialist Assistant (GS–0086)
  • Dispatcher (GS–0086)
  • Administrative Officer (GS–0303 or GS–0341)
• Implementation Timeline: The first report must be submitted within six months of the bill being enacted.

The purpose of the bill is to increase transparency in the compensation practices for police officers within the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring that there is accountability regarding how these officers are compensated across different facilities.

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