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Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-5996| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2025
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1721
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-910
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3677
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1721
    Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-910
    Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3677
    Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act


  • November 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2025
    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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1721
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-910
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3677
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1721
    Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-910
    Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3677
    Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act


  • November 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted