TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Representative Tracey Mann has helped to introduce a bill that would afford greater protections for those who whistleblow on the VA.
On Tuesday, July 26, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) says he joined Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) to introduce bipartisan legislation that would enhance protections for whistleblowers who expose waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“Whistleblower claims must be taken seriously – especially regarding issues concerning our nation’s heroes,” said Rep. Mann. “As members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, we have a duty to address problems like the lack of structure and support for whistleblowers that could hinder veterans. Our legislation will create checks and balances for offices managing whistleblower complaints – an effort that will simultaneously use taxpayer dollars more efficiently and protect whistleblowers. I appreciate Representative Pappas leading this bill with me which will result in more transparency and a higher standard of service at the VA.”
Earlier in 2022, Mann said he joined Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) to introduce legislation that would require the VA’s Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection to refer all allegations to the Office of Special Counsel - an independent federal investigative agency that has more trust in the whistleblower community.
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