What does Preamble of VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To limit the deferral or transfer of Federal funds made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit layoffs and other personnel actions at the Department, and for other purposes,' aims to restrict the deferral or transfer of federal funds allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also seeks to limit layoffs and other personnel actions within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act'.

What does LIMITATION ON DEFERRAL OR TRANSFER OF FEDERAL FUNDS MADE of VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act do?

This section restricts the impoundment, transfer, or reprogramming of discretionary appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such actions are prohibited unless specific statutory authority is enacted after the Act's enactment, referencing this Act. The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs must notify the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs if a funding shortfall is anticipated within 30 days.

What does PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. of VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act do?

This section exempts the Department of Veterans Affairs from any hiring freeze issued by the President, the Secretary, or the Director of the Office of Personnel Management from January 20, 2025, to January 20, 2029. Veterans who were career employees of the Department and removed from employment between January 20, 2025, and the date of enactment of this Act are eligible for reinstatement to their former positions or equivalent positions. Reinstated veterans are exempt from separation under any reduction in force occurring before January 20, 2029. The Secretary must provide written notice to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate at least 15 days before any removal of an officer or employee under a reduction in force or agency reorganization. No probationary employee of the Department can be removed without subsequent enactment of law referencing this section. The Secretary must report to Congress the reasons for removing a probationary employee for poor performance, including the employee's performance appraisal and removal notice. The Secretary must submit a list of probationary employees who received a removal notice to Congress every 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

What does CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE. of VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act do?

This section requires the Secretary to certify compliance with the requirements of this Act. The certification must be provided in writing to specified committees. The initial certification is due within 30 days of the Act's enactment. Annual certifications are also required after the initial certification.

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VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 4/8/2025

Author: Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restricts the ability of the government to delay or redirect funding allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) unless specifically authorized by new law.
The VA is exempted from hiring freezes from 2025 to 2029, and veterans previously employed by the VA who were removed from employment during that period are eligible for reinstatement and protection from future reductions in force.
The bill mandates reporting and notification requirements to Congress regarding personnel actions, including removals of probationary employees, and requires annual certification of compliance by the VA Secretary.

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