VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
USA119th CongressHR-1823| House
| Updated: 1/20/2026
Jack Bergman
Republican Representative
Michigan
Cosponsors (1)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation, known as the "VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act," mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States conduct a comprehensive review of funding shortfalls within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The initial review will specifically examine the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) shortfall for fiscal year 2024 and the anticipated shortfall in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for fiscal year 2025. The review's scope includes comparing monthly obligations against spending plans, analyzing any account transfers, identifying reasons for significant spending diversions, and assessing the accuracy of financial projections. It will also recommend remedial actions for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve financial reporting accuracy and prevent future funding gaps. Following this initial assessment, the Comptroller General is mandated to conduct annual follow-up reviews for the subsequent five years, covering the most recent fiscal year's VA funding, with the Secretary then submitting these reports to relevant congressional committees.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2129-2130)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1823.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation
VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
USA119th CongressHR-1823| House
| Updated: 1/20/2026
This legislation, known as the "VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act," mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States conduct a comprehensive review of funding shortfalls within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The initial review will specifically examine the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) shortfall for fiscal year 2024 and the anticipated shortfall in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for fiscal year 2025. The review's scope includes comparing monthly obligations against spending plans, analyzing any account transfers, identifying reasons for significant spending diversions, and assessing the accuracy of financial projections. It will also recommend remedial actions for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve financial reporting accuracy and prevent future funding gaps. Following this initial assessment, the Comptroller General is mandated to conduct annual follow-up reviews for the subsequent five years, covering the most recent fiscal year's VA funding, with the Secretary then submitting these reports to relevant congressional committees.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2129-2130)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1823.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Jack Bergman
Republican Representative
Michigan
Cosponsors (1)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation