This bill, known as the Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act , mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct reviews of the President's budget requests for the Department of Veterans Affairs' medical care accounts. These reviews are specifically required for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, providing crucial oversight into the funding of veterans' healthcare services. The Comptroller General must submit reports on the results of these reviews to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Appropriations, and the Budget in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The timing and scope of these reports will be determined in consultation with the Veterans' Affairs Committees, ensuring relevant and timely information is provided to Congress. The medical care accounts subject to review include Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Community Care, covering the full spectrum of VA healthcare operations.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
USA119th CongressHR-5996| House
| Updated: 11/17/2025
This bill, known as the Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act , mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct reviews of the President's budget requests for the Department of Veterans Affairs' medical care accounts. These reviews are specifically required for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, providing crucial oversight into the funding of veterans' healthcare services. The Comptroller General must submit reports on the results of these reviews to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Appropriations, and the Budget in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The timing and scope of these reports will be determined in consultation with the Veterans' Affairs Committees, ensuring relevant and timely information is provided to Congress. The medical care accounts subject to review include Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Community Care, covering the full spectrum of VA healthcare operations.