ARCA Act of 2025
Rep. Barrett Introduces the ARCA Act to Overhaul VA Spending and Prevent Cost Overruns
The ARCA Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently reviewed during a committee hearing held by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is actively moving forward as it continues to be studied by committee members.
Legislative Progress
While fixing VA spending is often a popular goal, major department reorganizations are difficult to pass and most bills introduced late in the year do not become law.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
VA employees in acquisition, procurement, contracting, and supply chain roles across VBA, VHA, and the National Cemetery Administration would be reorganized under a new Office of Acquisition. While the bill says no one has to physically move, their reporting structure, policies, and day-to-day processes would change significantly. The bill also creates new leadership positions and expands internship hiring, which could provide career pathways but also comes with the disruption of a major organizational reshuffling.
“Subsection (a) shall not be construed to require the physical relocation of employees of the Department.”
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Committee Hearings Held
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ARCA Act of 2025
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