What does Preamble of Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title 38, United States Code The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must develop a five-year human capital plan The Secretary must provide notice before carrying out a reduction in force

What does SHORT TITLE. of Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Optimizing the Department of Veterans Affairs Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026.

What does DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STRATEGIC HUMAN CAPITAL PLAN. of Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to add section 729, establishing a Strategic Human Capital Plan for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs must develop and submit a five-year strategic human capital plan to Congress by September 30, 2027, and update it annually thereafter. The plan must consider projected demand for benefits and services, disaggregated by various categories, and be developed in consultation with veterans service organizations. The plan's contents include a workforce gap analysis, an implementation plan with recruitment and retention goals, and strategies to improve workforce productivity and reduce hiring times. The Secretary must submit annual updates to Congress on the plan's implementation and progress toward improving outcomes for veterans. The Comptroller General of the United States will conduct biennial reviews of the strategic human capital plan to assess its adequacy.

What does DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS REDUCTION IN FORCE NOTICE of Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretary to provide 60-day notice to Congress and affected employees before carrying out a reduction in force. The notice must include the total number of employees affected, offices impacted, and a justification for the reduction. The Secretary cannot carry out a reduction in force without providing the required notice. The notice sent to employees must be the same as the notice submitted to Congress. Failure to comply with notice requirements is considered a prohibited personnel action.

What does DETAILED PLANS AND JUSTIFICATIONS FOR REORGANIZATION OF of Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 510 of title 38, United States Code, regarding reorganization of offices. The amendment includes adding a description of how the Secretary will analyze success using results-based performance metrics. A risk mitigation plan is required to identify and mitigate possible risks from the reorganization.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction for the Act. The Act states that it should not be construed to affect any existing law. Any amendments made by this Act are also subject to this rule.

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Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/27/2026

Author: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

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The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must develop and submit a five-year strategic human capital plan to Congress, considering projected demand for benefits and services, and update it annually thereafter.
The Secretary is required to provide 60-day notice to Congress and affected employees before carrying out a reduction in force, including the total number of employees affected and a justification for the reduction.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is required to analyze the success of reorganization efforts using results-based performance metrics and develop a risk mitigation plan to identify and mitigate possible risks.

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