Reduce government spending by improving the efficiency of Department of Veterans Affairs programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act?
As of December 18, 2025, H.R. 4217 sits in the House Subcommittee on Health. The subcommittee members must act next to hold a vote or hearing, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This effort has seen no recorded action since December 18, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act (H.R. 4217 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 753 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 753 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mike Bost (R-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.