Bill · H.R. 5996· House(119-HR-5996)
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Brownley
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act" requires the Comptroller General of the United States to review specific budget requests from the President. These reviews focus on medical care accounts within the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The Comptroller General must report the results of these reviews to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Appropriations, and the Budget. The Comptroller General will also consult with the Committees on Veterans' Affairs to determine the timing and scope of these reports.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Directly aims to improve the oversight and efficiency of the budget for their healthcare services.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Requires the GAO to review and report on VA budget requests to Congress, increasing transparency.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+3
Ensures an independent review of budget requests specifically for VA medical care accounts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Budget Oversight: The Comptroller General will review budget requests for medical care accounts, including Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Community Care (Section 2). This adds a layer of review to how the President requests funds for veteran healthcare.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+5Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 11/12/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 11/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan