Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009

Bill 111 hr 1016, also known as the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009, was introduced in the 111th Congress on February 12, 2009 by Representative Bob Filner. The purpose of this bill was to reform the budget process for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system in order to provide more transparency and accountability.

The main provisions of the bill included establishing a separate, dedicated budget account for the VA health care system, known as the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This would allow for better tracking and oversight of funding specifically allocated for veterans' health care services. The bill also required the VA to submit an annual budget request to Congress for the VHA, detailing the specific funding needs for the upcoming fiscal year.

Additionally, the bill aimed to improve transparency by requiring the VA to provide regular updates to Congress on the status of the VHA budget, including any changes or adjustments made throughout the year. This would help ensure that funding for veterans' health care services was being used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 sought to improve the budget process for the VA health care system, making it more transparent and accountable to Congress and the American public. The bill ultimately passed in the House of Representatives on March 23, 2009, but did not become law.