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H.R. 1823119th CongressSigned into lawLatest action Jan 20, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
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New law requires GAO to investigate why the VA ran short of funds and report annually for five more years.
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The VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act directs the GAO 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.
The VA Secretary and VA leadership, who must report findings to Congress within 30 days of each review. Congress's veterans' affairs and appropriations committees, who receive the reports, and veterans, who could be indirectly affected by resulting budget changes.
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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Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-71.