What does Preamble of VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act do?

This Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to report on funding shortfalls within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Act is formally titled Public Law 119-71.

What does SHORT TITLE. of VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act'.

What does FUNDING SHORTFALLS IN CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIONS OF THE of VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act do?

This section mandates reviews by the Comptroller General of the United States regarding funding shortfalls within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The initial review, due within 30 days of the Act's enactment, will focus on the fiscal year 2024 shortfall in the Veterans Benefits Administration and the expected shortfall in the Veterans Health Administration for fiscal year 2025. The review will include a comparison of obligations and expenditures against the VA's spending plan, analysis of account transfers, and reasons for deviations from the plan. The Comptroller General must also analyze the accuracy of projections related to these diversions and suggest remedial actions to improve the accuracy of submitted information and prevent future shortfalls. Subsequent reviews, conducted annually for five years, will assess the VA's funding for the most recent fiscal year. The Comptroller General is required to submit review reports to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, who must then forward them to the relevant House and Senate committees (Veterans' Affairs and Appropriations).

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VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act

Last updated: 1/20/2026 · Introduced: 3/4/2025

Author: Jack Bergman (R-MI)

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The bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct initial and annual reviews of funding shortfalls within the Department of Veterans Affairs, starting with the 2024 and 2025 shortfalls.
These reviews will analyze spending plans, account transfers, and projection accuracy to identify reasons for funding deviations and suggest corrective actions.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit the Comptroller General’s review reports to the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs and Appropriations Committees.

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