VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 1066, also known as the VA Management Alignment Act of 2017, aims to improve the management and operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 15, 2017 by Representative Phil Roe of Tennessee.

The main purpose of the bill is to reorganize and realign the management structure of the VA in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness in providing services to veterans. The bill calls for the establishment of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) position within the VA, who would be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the decision-making process within the VA by requiring the COO to report directly to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This would help to ensure that important decisions are made in a timely manner and that resources are allocated efficiently. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of performance metrics and accountability measures to track the progress of the VA in meeting its goals and objectives. This would help to ensure that the department is held accountable for its performance and that improvements are made where necessary. Overall, the VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 aims to improve the management and operations of the VA in order to better serve the needs of our nation's veterans. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.