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HR 1823 · 119th Congress · HouseEnacted

VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act

In plain language: 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit such GAO report to Congress. For each of the five fiscal years following the date of enactment of this act, GAO must conduct subsequent reviews and reports regarding the funding of the VA.

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  1. Jan 20, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-71.
  2. Jan 20, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-71.
  3. Jan 20, 2026Signed by President.
  4. Jan 20, 2026Signed by President.
  5. Jan 12, 2026Presented to President.
  6. Jan 12, 2026Presented to President.
  7. Dec 18, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
  8. Dec 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  9. May 19, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. May 19, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
  11. May 19, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2129)
  12. May 17, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
  13. May 17, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-101.
  14. Mar 4, 2025Introduced in House
  15. Mar 4, 2025Introduced in House

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