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H.R. 1823: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to report on certain funding shortfalls in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of funding shortfalls within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it targets shortfalls in two areas: the Veterans Benefits Administration for fiscal year 2024 and the Veterans Health Administration for fiscal year 2025. The objectives of the review include:

Review Requirements

  • The review must start within 30 days of the bill becoming law.
  • It will investigate the circumstances and causes of the identified funding shortfalls.

Elements of the Review

The review will focus on several key aspects:

  • Comparison of Spending: A review will compare monthly obligations and expenditures from relevant accounts with the VA's spending plan.
  • Account Transfers: It will look into any transfers between accounts related to the spending plan.
  • Reasons for Diversions: The review will assess the reasons behind any significant deviations from the planned expenditures.
  • Projection Accuracy: An analysis of how accurate prior projections and estimates were related to these diversions will be conducted.
  • Recommendations: The bill anticipates identifying remedial actions that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can implement to improve information accuracy and prevent future funding shortfalls.

Reporting Requirements

After completing the review, the Comptroller General must submit a report with the findings to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs within 30 days. Following receipt of this report, the Secretary must then provide their own report to the relevant congressional committees within the same timeframe.

Definition of Relevant Congressional Committees

The bill specifies that the relevant congressional committees include:

  • The Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  • The Committees on Appropriations of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Summary

In summary, the bill aims to ensure accountability and transparency regarding funding shortfalls in the VA by mandating a thorough review and follow-up reporting, ultimately seeking to prevent such shortfalls in the future.

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Actions

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Date Action
Mar. 25, 2025 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar. 25, 2025 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar. 10, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar. 04, 2025 Introduced in House
Mar. 04, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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