H.R. 1823 · Signed into law · Armed Forces and National Security

VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act

Sponsor: Jack Bergman (R-MI)

What it does

• Requires the GAO to review and report on the causes and circumstances of the Veterans Benefits Administration funding shortfall in FY2024.
• Requires the GAO to review and report on the expected funding shortfall in the Veterans Health Administration in FY2025.
• Mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit the GAO report to Congress.

Official 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.

Latest action

Jan 20, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-71.

Committee: Senate Veterans' Affairs