HR1823-119 · 119th Congress
Signed into Law
Signed Jan 20, 2026VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
This bill 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.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
No recorded floor vote
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SPONSORS
Jack Bergman
R-MI · Primary
1 COSPONSOR
REPUBLICAN● 1 R
SPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Bergman
Party & Leadership32%
Defense & Aerospace12%
Single-Issue Advocacy5%
Health Services5%
Lawyers & Lobbyists4%
TRAIL AI
HR 1823, the VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act, was introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) in the 119th Congress and has been signed into law. The bill addresses accountability measures related to budget shortfalls within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Voting data for this legislation is not yet available.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
INTRODUCEDMar 4, 2025
PASSED SENATEDec 18, 2025
SIGNEDJan 20, 2026
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.