HR1823
Signed into law
VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Mar 4, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version ENRThis Act may be cited as the VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act.
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall begin a review regarding the circumstances surrounding, and the causes of—
the shortfall in the funding of the Veterans Benefits Administration for fiscal year 2024; and
the expected shortfall in the funding of the Veterans Health Administration in fiscal year 2025.
The review under this subsection shall include the following elements:
A comparison of monthly obligations and expenditures in relevant accounts against the spending plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Any transfers between accounts described in subparagraph (A).
The reasons for any significant diversions of obligations or expenditures from such spending plan.
An analysis of the accuracy of any projections or estimates relevant to diversions described in subparagraph (C).
Remedial actions the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may take—
to improve the accuracy of supporting information submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, with respect to the Department; and
to prevent funding shortfalls for the Department.
Not later than 30 days after completing such review, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a written report containing the results and findings of such review.
In each of the five calendar years following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a review including the elements described in subsection (a)(2), and submit a report described in subsection (a)(3), regarding the funding of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the most recent fiscal year to end before the date of such review.
Not later than 30 days after the Secretary of Veterans Affairs receives a report of the Comptroller General under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall submit such report to—
the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate; and
the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall begin a review regarding the circumstances surrounding, and the causes of—
the shortfall in the funding of the Veterans Benefits Administration for fiscal year 2024; and
the expected shortfall in the funding of the Veterans Health Administration in fiscal year 2025.
The review under this subsection shall include the following elements:
A comparison of monthly obligations and expenditures in relevant accounts against the spending plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Any transfers between accounts described in subparagraph (A).
The reasons for any significant diversions of obligations or expenditures from such spending plan.
An analysis of the accuracy of any projections or estimates relevant to diversions described in subparagraph (C).
Remedial actions the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may take—
to improve the accuracy of supporting information submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, with respect to the Department; and
to prevent funding shortfalls for the Department.
Not later than 30 days after completing such review, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a written report containing the results and findings of such review.
In each of the five calendar years following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a review including the elements described in subsection (a)(2), and submit a report described in subsection (a)(3), regarding the funding of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the most recent fiscal year to end before the date of such review.
Not later than 30 days after the Secretary of Veterans Affairs receives a report of the Comptroller General under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall submit such report to—
the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate; and
the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Legislative Timeline
28 actions-
Signed by President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 119-71.
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Became Public Law No: 119-71.
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2129-2130)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1823.
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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)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.