Rep. Vindman and Rep. Hamadeh Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Track VA Staffing Monthly
The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs is currently reviewing this bill. It has not moved since June 29, 2026. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.
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Reps. Eugene Vindman and Abe Hamadeh introduced the VHA Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act to require monthly staffing and vacancy data for the VA, aiming to address shortages at facilities like the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center where wait times have reached 88 days.
The House Subcommittee on Health held a legislative hearing to discuss several bills, including the Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act, which would require the VA to report facility-level staffing data monthly to improve congressional oversight.
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) and Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill requires monthly publication of VHA staffing and vacancy data by occupation and facility to address persistent understaffing.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act
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