The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025 aims to restructure the Department of Veterans Affairs' advisory committee system. It proposes the establishment of four new, comprehensive advisory committees to address critical areas of veteran support and well-being. These new committees are designed to provide more focused and integrated advice to the Secretary. One new committee, the Veterans Health Advisory Committee , will focus on specialized health care needs, including prosthetics, rehabilitative services, long-term care for elderly veterans, mental health, and issues related to environmental or toxic exposures. Its membership will include veterans and experts in these fields, and it will report annually on its findings and recommendations. Another committee, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Advisory Committee , will advise on educational benefits, vocational rehabilitation, employment assistance, and strategies for veterans' successful readjustment to civilian life and economic stability. This committee will also address issues like homelessness prevention and job training. The bill also establishes the Advisory Committee on Veterans Special Populations , specifically tasked with addressing the needs of historically underserved veterans, such as women, minority veterans, and those from outlying areas or tribal communities. This committee will assess access barriers and recommend improvements for these groups. Finally, the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War, Compensation, and Memorial Affairs will provide advice on benefits for disabled veterans, the specific needs of former POWs, and the administration of burial benefits and memorial programs. In a significant restructuring effort, the legislation mandates the termination of numerous existing VA advisory committees by September 30, 2026 . This includes committees focused on former POWs, women veterans, prosthetics, readjustment, disability compensation, tribal affairs, outlying areas, cemeteries, rehabilitation, education, employment, academic affiliations, geriatrics, child care centers, structural safety, and environmental hazards. This consolidation aims to streamline advisory functions and ensure a more efficient use of resources. The bill also repeals the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee and requires a report on other inactive or lapsed committees.