Protecting VA Employees Act

3/19/2025, 2:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 932

Bill 119 hr 932, also known as the VA Accountability Act, aims to make changes to the removal, demotion, and suspension policies for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to ensure that VA employees are held to the same standards as other federal government employees when it comes to disciplinary actions.

Specifically, the bill proposes amendments to titles 38 and 5 of the United States Code to streamline the process for removing, demoting, or suspending VA employees who are found to be underperforming or engaging in misconduct. This would allow the VA to more effectively address issues within the department and hold employees accountable for their actions.

The VA Accountability Act is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the VA by providing the department with the tools necessary to address personnel issues in a timely and appropriate manner. By aligning the disciplinary policies for VA employees with those of other federal government employees, the bill aims to promote accountability and ensure that the needs of our nation's veterans are being met. Overall, the VA Accountability Act seeks to enhance the performance and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs by implementing consistent and fair disciplinary policies for its employees.

Current Status of Bill HR 932

Bill HR 932 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 932 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HR 932's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. as of March 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 932

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 932

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 932

To amend titles 38 and 5, United States Code, to ensure that certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.To amend titles 38 and 5, United States Code, to ensure that certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
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