H.R. 1823 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-71
VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
2 sections in the law; 1 added after the bill was introduced.
Signed January 20, 2026 · Introduced March 4, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) · 1 cosponsor (1 R)
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Official title
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.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
This act 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. For each of the five fiscal years following the date of enactment of this act, GAO must conduct subsequent reviews and reports regarding the funding of the VA.
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1 section added after the bill was introduced
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- Sec. 2Funding shortfalls in certain administrations of the Department of Veterans Affairs: reviews; reportsFirst appears in: Reported in House
How it became law
- IntroducedMar 4
- CommitteeMay 17
- HouseMay 19
- SenateDec 18
- SignedJan 20
As introduced: 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.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (17)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
1 section
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
- Text: Reported in House
2 sections: 1 added, 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
- Text: Engrossed in House
2 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Text: Referred in Senate
2 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-71.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
1 section
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
- Text: Reported in House
2 sections: 1 added, 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1823.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2129-2130)
HouseMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Text: Engrossed in House
2 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Text: Referred in Senate
2 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
SenateSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-71.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
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- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Funding shortfalls in certain administrations of the Department of Veterans Affairs: reviews; reportsAdded in: Reported in House
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)
- Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL-12)
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