GAO to review VA benefit and health funding shortfalls, with yearly follow-ups for five years
This bill became law on January 19, 2026. It is no longer moving through Congress because it has been enacted. Federal agencies are now responsible for putting the new rules into practice.
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Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Became Public Law No: 119-71.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
White House statement noting the President signed H.R. 1823 (VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act) into law, describing it as requiring a report on certain VA funding shortfalls.
Brief write-up summarizing the signing of H.R. 1823 and the two other veteran-related bills, repeating the short description of H.R. 1823.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act
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