What does Preamble of VA TRUST Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to modify pay rates for certain Senior Executive Service employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill's stated purpose is 'to modify pay rates for certain Senior Executive Service employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of VA TRUST Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans Affairs Transparency and Reform of the Upper Senior Tenure Act, also known as the VA TRUST Act.

What does PAY FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS. of VA TRUST Act do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to establish procedures for pay rates for senior executive positions within the Department. It adds Section 729 to subchapter I of chapter 7 of title 38, outlining rates of pay, treatment of transferring career appointees, and pay adjustments for internal transfers. The Secretary determines annual rates of basic pay for senior executive positions, consistent with the Senior Executive Service pay ranges and limitations outlined in title 5. Career appointees transferring from other agencies will receive pay consistent with their performance and pay level under sections 5383 and 5384 of title 5. Individuals transferring within the Department to another senior executive position will receive the established rate of basic pay for the new position, subject to adjustments authorized under title 5. The definitions of 'career appointee' and 'senior executive position' are derived from section 3132(a) of title 5.

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VA TRUST Act

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 12/16/2025

Author: Mike Flood (R-NE)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill modifies pay rates for Senior Executive Service (SES) employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
It establishes procedures for determining annual rates of basic pay for VA senior executive positions, aligning with Senior Executive Service pay ranges and limitations.
The bill outlines pay adjustments for career appointees transferring into the VA from other agencies and for internal transfers within the VA to senior executive positions.

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