Bill · H.R. 472· House(119-HR-472)
Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Bost
- Cosponsors
- - 30 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 472, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2025," aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to change how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) handles personnel actions, especially concerning employee discipline. It modifies procedures for removing, demoting, or suspending VA employees, including supervisors and senior executives, based on performance or misconduct. The bill also includes provisions related to whistleblower protection and collective bargaining agreements.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill intends to improve the VA's accountability and efficiency, which could lead to better services for veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+3
The bill aims to streamline disciplinary processes and protect whistleblowers, potentially improving the quality of care at the VA.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Streamlined disciplinary processes in the VA may lead to better care for senior veterans.
The opposite
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The procedures in this section shall supersede any collective bargaining agreement to the extent that such agreement is inconsistent with such procedures.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3
The bill modifies disciplinary procedures, potentially limiting employee rights in cases of removal, demotion, or suspension.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-2
Section 4(h) allows the procedures in the bill to supersede any collective bargaining agreement to the extent that such agreement is inconsistent with such procedures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Disciplinary Processes: The bill aims to expedite the disciplinary process for VA supervisors and employees (Sections 2, 3, and 4). This could lead to quicker resolution of misconduct cases and potentially improve the overall quality of care and services provided to veterans.
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Whistleblower Protection: The bill includes provisions to protect whistleblowers from retaliatory actions by the VA (Section 2(f)). This can encourage employees to report misconduct or mismanagement, potentially leading to a more accountable and transparent VA.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduced Employee Rights: The bill modifies disciplinary procedures, potentially limiting employee rights in cases of removal, demotion, or suspension (Sections 2, 3, and 4). For example, Section 2(b)(4) states that procedures under chapter 43 of title 5 shall not apply, and the Secretary may carry out removal, demotion, or suspension without a performance improvement plan. This could make it easier for the VA to take disciplinary actions against employees, potentially leading to unfair or unjust outcomes.
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Limited Review of Penalties: The bill restricts the ability of courts and the Merit Systems Protection Board to review the penalties imposed on VA employees (Sections 2(d)(4), 3(b)(7), and 4(d)). This could leave employees with limited recourse if they believe the disciplinary actions taken against them are excessive or unwarranted.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Union Workers-3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Due Process-3
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 25 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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