Bill · H.R. 7319· House(119-HR-7319)
VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act
- Introduced
- 2/2/2026
- Last activity
- 3/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup certain payments from former employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, this applies to awards, bonuses, and relocation expenses. The authority is triggered if a Director upholds an order and the individual fails to repay the amount within 180 days. In such cases, the Secretary may recover the amount as a debt due to the United States.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill provides a mechanism for the government to recover unpaid funds from former employees.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill establishes a formal process for the recovery of government funds.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
Former employees may face sudden debt collection for previously received awards or relocation expenses.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?-2
The bill imposes financial recovery obligations that could impact former staff members within the veterans' administration system.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-2
The bill creates a financial liability for former Department of Veterans Affairs employees.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Debt Recovery Mechanism: The bill allows the Secretary to recover unpaid awards, bonuses, or relocation expenses in the same manner as any other debt due to the United States if the individual does not repay within 180 days after a final decision (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden on Former Employees: Former employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs may be required to repay awards, bonuses, or relocation expenses if a Director upholds an order and they do not pay within 180 days (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
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Limited Waiver Authority: The bill specifies that nothing in the new subsections can be construed to allow the Secretary to waive the recovery of these amounts under section 5302 of title 38 (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
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 Low Income Households-3Good For Veterans-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 3/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona