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| https://costello.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/costello-supports-legislation-allow-va-secretary-recoup-relocation | Costello Supports Legislation to Allow VA Secretary to Recoup Relocation Benefits from Corrupt Employees | 2015-12-02 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | PA | Ryan Costello | C001106 | costello.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC On Tuesday, Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-06) added his name as an original cosponsor of H.R. 4138, legislation that would grant the Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary the discretion to recoup any relocation expenses paid to any corrupt VA employee. H.R. 4138 is retroactive and wouldrecoupthe $274,000 in payments issued toformer Philadelphia VA Regional Office Director Diana Rubensduring her relocation from Washington, DC to Philadelphia. As a result of the September 28, 2015 Inspector General report, in which a criminal referral was made, the VA demoted Rubens and transferred her to the Houston VA Regional Office. After cosponsoring the legislation, Congressman Costello released the following statement: We cannot - and will not - be afraid to take action to recoup thousands of taxpayer dollars in relocation benefits doled out to these individuals who have failed our veterans.For months, the VA has refused to hold corrupt individuals, including Diana Rubens, accountable. This bill continues our efforts to eliminate the corruption that exists at the highest levels of the VA. Last month, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-FL) called upon the VA to reconsider its decision to demote Rubens and criticized the VAs failure to recoup the exorbitant relocation expenses paid to Rubens.You can read Chairman Millers letter to the VA here. H.R. 4138 was introduced as a response to the VA failing to properly hold corrupt individuals accountable. On the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Congressman Costello serves on the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs(DAMA) and theEconomic Opportunity Subcommittees. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |