H.R. 5094 — Introduced in House

I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5094 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup certain bonuses or awards paid to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Authority to recoup bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 7 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 712. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue an order directing an employee of the Department to repay the amount of any award or bonus paid to the employee under title 5, including under chapters 45 or 53 of such title, or this title if— (1) the Secretary determines such repayment appropriate pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary to carry out this section; and (2) the employee is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 712. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department. .