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House Bill 1823
119th Congress(2025-2026)
VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
Became Law
Became Law
Became Public Law 119-71 on Jan 20, 2026
Overview
Text
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The bill mandates the Comptroller General to review funding shortfalls in the Veterans Benefits Administration for fiscal year 2024 and the expected shortfall in the Veterans Health Administration for fiscal year 2025. The review will compare obligations and expenditures against the spending plan, analyze reasons for significant diversions, and propose remedial actions to prevent funding shortfalls. Subsequent annual reviews will also be conducted, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit the reports to relevant committees. This bill aims to hold the Department of Veterans Affairs accountable for budget shortfalls and ensure transparency in funding management.

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Introduced
Mar 4, 2025
Latest Action
Jan 20, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1823
Congress
119
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Jack Bergman
Michigan
Republican
Mike Bost
Illinois
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on May 19, 2025
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
Summary

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review and report on the circumstances and causes of the shortfall in funding of the Veterans Benefits Administration for FY2024 and the expected shortfall in funding of the Veterans Health Administration in FY2025. The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit such GAO report to Congress.

Text (5)
Enrolled Bill
Referred in Senate
May 20, 2025
Engrossed in House
May 19, 2025
Reported in House
May 17, 2025
Introduced in House
March 4, 2025
01/20/2026
Became Public Law No: 119-71.
01/20/2026
Signed by President.
01/12/2026
Presented to President.
12/19/2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12/18/2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
12/18/2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/18/2025
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
05/20/2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/19/2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/19/2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
05/19/2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
05/19/2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1823.
05/19/2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2129-2130)
05/19/2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/17/2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
05/17/2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
05/06/2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/25/2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
03/25/2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/10/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/04/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/04/2025
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 10, 2026 1:13:15 PM
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