VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023

This bill establishes the Acquisition Review Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support the VA in managing its acquisition programs. In the case of an acquisition program of at least $250 million, the board chair must appoint a manager to administer the program.

Bill 118 hr 4225, also known as the VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023, aims to establish an Acquisition Review Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The purpose of this board is to review and provide oversight of major acquisition programs within the VA to ensure they are being carried out efficiently and effectively.

The bill outlines the composition of the Acquisition Review Board, which will consist of senior officials within the VA as well as external experts with experience in acquisition and procurement. The board will be responsible for reviewing and approving major acquisition programs, assessing their progress, and identifying any potential issues or risks that may arise.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the activities and decisions of the Acquisition Review Board. This transparency measure is intended to ensure that Congress and the public are informed about the VA's acquisition processes and any challenges that may arise. Overall, the VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023 seeks to improve the VA's acquisition processes and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on programs that benefit our nation's veterans.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4225

Introduced on
2023-06-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/20/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023

This bill establishes the Acquisition Review Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support the VA in managing its acquisition programs. In the case of an acquisition program of at least $250 million, the board chair must appoint a manager to administer the program.

Bill 118 hr 4225, also known as the VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023, aims to establish an Acquisition Review Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The purpose of this board is to review and provide oversight of major acquisition programs within the VA to ensure they are being carried out efficiently and effectively.

The bill outlines the composition of the Acquisition Review Board, which will consist of senior officials within the VA as well as external experts with experience in acquisition and procurement. The board will be responsible for reviewing and approving major acquisition programs, assessing their progress, and identifying any potential issues or risks that may arise.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the activities and decisions of the Acquisition Review Board. This transparency measure is intended to ensure that Congress and the public are informed about the VA's acquisition processes and any challenges that may arise. Overall, the VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023 seeks to improve the VA's acquisition processes and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on programs that benefit our nation's veterans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Acquisition Review Board of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/20/2023

VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023

This bill establishes the Acquisition Review Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support the VA in managing its acquisition programs. In the case of an acquisition program ...


Latest Action7/19/2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.