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VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act

USA119th CongressHR-7319| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2026
Keith Self

Keith Self

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recover certain payments from former Department employees. It specifically targets awards, bonuses, and relocation expenses that were previously paid to individuals no longer employed by the VA. The legislation establishes a process where, if a recoupment order from the Secretary is upheld by the Director, and the former employee does not repay the amount within 180 days, the funds can be recovered as a debt to the United States. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that the Secretary is prohibited from waiving the recovery of these amounts, ensuring stricter enforcement of repayment.
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Timeline
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • February 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Armed Forces and National Security

VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act

USA119th CongressHR-7319| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2026
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recover certain payments from former Department employees. It specifically targets awards, bonuses, and relocation expenses that were previously paid to individuals no longer employed by the VA. The legislation establishes a process where, if a recoupment order from the Secretary is upheld by the Director, and the former employee does not repay the amount within 180 days, the funds can be recovered as a debt to the United States. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that the Secretary is prohibited from waiving the recovery of these amounts, ensuring stricter enforcement of repayment.
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Timeline
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • February 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Keith Self

Keith Self

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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