H.R. 1823 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
H.R. 1823 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Mar 4, 2025, sponsored by Jack Bergman with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 119-71
What it does
VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jack Bergman (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 19, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentJan 12, 2026
- Became lawJan 20, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-71. (Jan 20, 2026)
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- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 2170: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New…
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
- H.R. 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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