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VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act

USA119th CongressHR-9446| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a comprehensive biennial report to Congress on the staffing of all Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. This report, due within 180 days of enactment and every two years thereafter, aims to ensure appropriate staffing levels and timely access to care for veterans by assessing current capacity and identifying areas for improvement. Each report must include a system-wide assessment of staffing for healthcare professionals and support personnel, clinical panel sizes, and physical plant space, along with a detailed plan and timeline for addressing any identified deficiencies. It also requires current wait times and workload levels for key clinics, an analysis of Inspector General findings on staffing shortages, and the VA's plan to utilize direct appointment authority. Furthermore, the report must detail succession planning , including vacant positions and plans for filling them, and track the number of healthcare providers who have left their positions, detailing their subsequent employment status.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act

USA119th CongressHR-9446| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
The VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a comprehensive biennial report to Congress on the staffing of all Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. This report, due within 180 days of enactment and every two years thereafter, aims to ensure appropriate staffing levels and timely access to care for veterans by assessing current capacity and identifying areas for improvement. Each report must include a system-wide assessment of staffing for healthcare professionals and support personnel, clinical panel sizes, and physical plant space, along with a detailed plan and timeline for addressing any identified deficiencies. It also requires current wait times and workload levels for key clinics, an analysis of Inspector General findings on staffing shortages, and the VA's plan to utilize direct appointment authority. Furthermore, the report must detail succession planning , including vacant positions and plans for filling them, and track the number of healthcare providers who have left their positions, detailing their subsequent employment status.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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