---
title: "VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016"
identifier: "114-S-3170"
congress: 114
bill_number: 3170
bill_type: "S"
version_code: "is"
version_type: "Introduced in Senate"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/s/3170"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/3170"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-03T23:30:33.522Z"
---
# Full Text Index

Full inline text is not available for this bill version in the current text index, but the section-level markdown is available below.

- [SECTION 1 Short title; table of contents](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/1-section-one.md)
- [SECTION 2 References to title 38, United States Code](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/2.md)
- [SECTION 3 Removal or demotion of employees based on performance or misconduct](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/3.md)
- [SECTION 4 Reduction of benefits for members of the Senior Executive Service within the Department of Veterans Affairs convicted of certain crimes](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/4.md)
- [SECTION 5 Authority to recoup bonuses or awards paid to employees of Department of Veterans Affairs](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/5.md)
- [SECTION 6 Authority to recoup relocation expenses paid to or on behalf of employees of Department of Veterans Affairs](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/6.md)
- [SECTION 7 Senior executives: personnel actions based on performance or misconduct](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/7.md)
- [SECTION 8 Treatment of whistleblower complaints in Department of Veterans Affairs](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/8.md)
- [SECTION 9 Reform of rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims for benefits under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/9.md)
- [SECTION 10 Limitation on awards and bonuses paid to senior executive employees of Department of Veterans Affairs](/congresses/114/bills/s/3170/sections/10.md)