VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
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This bill mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a thorough review of funding shortfalls within the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically targeting the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Veterans Health Administration. The review will analyze spending patterns, the accuracy of budget projections, and provide recommendations to prevent future financial deficits. Following the initial review, annual reports will be submitted to Congressional committees for five years to ensure ongoing fiscal accountability.
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Designates the act as the 'VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act'.
Requires the GAO to investigate the causes of the VA's funding shortfalls for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, specifically looking at spending plans, account transfers, and the accuracy of budget estimates.
Mandates the GAO to continue conducting these financial reviews and submitting reports annually for the next five years following the bill's enactment.
Requires the Secretary of the VA to submit the GAO's findings to the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs and Appropriations Committees within 30 days of receiving them.
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Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-71.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2129-2130)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1823.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.