Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025

The Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025 primarily aims to enhance accountability for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees under investigation. It mandates that if a covered employee separates from VA employment while subject to an eligible personnel investigation , the investigation must continue to completion. Upon resolution, a permanent notation of the investigation must be placed in the employee's official personnel record file within 40 days, ensuring an employee's departure does not halt ongoing inquiries. The bill broadly defines an eligible personnel investigation to include inquiries by Inspectors General, internal VA offices, and other federal agencies, provided they commence within 60 days of the employee's separation. Before making a permanent notation, the Secretary must notify the employee in writing, provide adverse findings, and allow at least 30 days for a response. Employees are granted the right to appeal the notation decision to the Merit Systems Protection Board or a Disciplinary Appeals Board, with provisions for temporary notations during the appeal process. Additionally, the legislation enhances congressional oversight by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit annual performance plans for all VA political appointees to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. This submission must occur within 30 days of the plan's completion, aiming to increase transparency and accountability for these officials.