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Accountability for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-770| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a comprehensive report to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs in both the House and Senate within 180 days of its enactment. The report is designed to identify and address significant challenges within the Department of Veterans Affairs' operations and services. Specifically, the Secretary must report on three critical areas: The underlying reasons contributing to the backlog of appeals for disability benefits . Methods to increase the amount of information, resources, and tools available to members of the Armed Forces and their spouses participating in the Transition Assistance Program. An examination of the persistent management problems affecting 1-star health care systems within the Department. This directive aims to foster greater accountability and facilitate the development of solutions to improve veteran support and healthcare quality.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDisability assistanceVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Accountability for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-770| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a comprehensive report to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs in both the House and Senate within 180 days of its enactment. The report is designed to identify and address significant challenges within the Department of Veterans Affairs' operations and services. Specifically, the Secretary must report on three critical areas: The underlying reasons contributing to the backlog of appeals for disability benefits . Methods to increase the amount of information, resources, and tools available to members of the Armed Forces and their spouses participating in the Transition Assistance Program. An examination of the persistent management problems affecting 1-star health care systems within the Department. This directive aims to foster greater accountability and facilitate the development of solutions to improve veteran support and healthcare quality.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightDisability assistanceVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation