; and (G) the satisfaction of newly hired individuals in senior executive positions at the Department with the hiring process and the process of joining and becoming oriented with the Department. (c) Senior executive position defined In this section, the term senior executive position has the meaning given such term in section 713 of title 38, United States Code. 211. Measurement of Department of Veterans Affairs disciplinary process outcomes and effectiveness (a) Measuring and collecting (1) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall measure and collect information on the outcomes of disciplinary actions carried out by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the three-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this Act and the effectiveness of such actions. (2) Elements In measuring and collecting pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall measure and collect information regarding the following: (A) The average time from the initiation of an adverse action against an employee at the Department to the final resolution of that action. (B) The number of distinct steps and levels of review within the Department involved in the disciplinary process and the average length of time required to complete these steps. (C) The rate of use of alternate disciplinary procedures compared to traditional disciplinary procedures and the frequency with which employees who are subject to alternative disciplinary procedures commit additional offenses. (D) The number of appeals from adverse actions filed against employees of the Department, the number of appeals upheld, and the reasons for which the appeals were upheld. (E) The use of paid administrative leave during the disciplinary process and the length of such leave. (b) Report (1) In general Not later than December 31, 2017, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the disciplinary procedures and actions of the Department. (2) Contents The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The