Congressman Keith Self introduces legislation to enable VA to recoup improper payments from former employees.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Self introduces new legislation: Congressman Keith Self from Texas has introduced the VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act, aimed at extending the Department of Veterans Affairs' recoupment authority to former employees. This move seeks to address a legal gap that currently allows improper payments to remain unrecovered when employees leave the agency.
Details of the proposed act: The legislation would enable the VA to recover bonuses, awards, and relocation expenses paid to employees under conditions of misconduct or poor performance, even after they have separated from the agency. It establishes a five-year statute of limitations for these recoveries.
Congressman Self's stance: Self emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for improper payments, stating, “Taxpayer dollars must never vanish into thin air just because a VA employee ducks out of government service.” He believes this legislation is essential for protecting taxpayers and ensuring responsible government spending.
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Keith Self Fundraising
Keith Self recently disclosed $111.9K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 28th, 2026. This was the 720th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 87.2% came from individual donors.
Self disclosed $82.4K of spending. This was the 814th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Self disclosed $294.0K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 762nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Keith Self's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Keith Self Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Keith Self:
- H.R.6916: Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
- H.R.6764: Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025
- H.R.6698: Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025
- H.R.6411: Preshevo Valley Discrimination Assessment Act
- H.R.6230: Tehran Incitement to Violence Act
- H.R.5979: Immigration Document Delivery Accountability Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Keith Self on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Self.
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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