GAO ordered to probe VA's 2024 funding shortfall and repeat reviews yearly
Signed into lawH.R. 1823Latest action
Sponsor: Jack Bergman · Representative · MI
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Official title: VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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New law requires to investigate why the VA ran short of funds and report annually for five more years.
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What does this do?
The VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act directs the to study why the Veterans Benefits Administration ran out of funding in 2024 and why the Veterans Health Administration expected a similar shortfall in 2025. The review examines VA spending versus its plan, money moved between accounts, reasons for major spending changes, and accuracy of budget estimates. GAO must repeat this review annually for five more years and recommend ways to improve VA financial planning.
Who does it affect?
The VA Secretary and VA leadership, who must report findings to Congress within 30 days of each review. Congress's veterans' affairs and committees, who receive the reports, and veterans, who could be indirectly affected by resulting budget changes.
Why does it matter?
The reviews create ongoing oversight of VA spending practices and could prompt changes to how the VA plans and manages funds for benefits and health care programs.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 4, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-71.