Bill · H.R. 7683· House(119-HR-7683)
VA Fiscal Management Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 9.
- Sponsored by
- Jack Bergman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The VA Fiscal Management Modernization Act aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to clarify and expand the authority of the Assistant Secretary for Management of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill designates the Assistant Secretary as the Chief Financial Officer of the Department. It establishes an Office of Management and includes a Legislative and Congressional Budget Information Office. Additionally, the bill increases the number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries and sets specific reporting structures for financial employees.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
Creates a specific office dedicated to providing accurate and timely financial information to Congress.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
Modernizes VA financial management, potentially leading to better delivery of benefits and services.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
Establishes a CFO and dedicated offices to ensure budget execution, auditing, and compliance with the Antideficiency Act.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Congressional Oversight: The creation of the Legislative and Congressional Budget Information Office is intended to provide Congress with accurate, timely, and certified information regarding the finances and budget of the Department (Section 2(a)(e)(2)).
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Clearer Financial Leadership: The bill establishes the Assistant Secretary for Management as the Chief Financial Officer, giving them specific duties to advise the Secretary, formulate the budget, and control and audit the finances of the Department (Section 2(a)(b)).
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Centralized Financial Reporting: By requiring certain financial employees to report exclusively to the Chief Financial Officer, the bill ensures a more direct line of accountability for financial management (Section 2(c)(a)(1)).
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Prevention of Redundant Roles: The bill prohibits the Secretary from establishing positions that perform functions similar to the Legislative and Congressional Budget Information Office outside of that specific office (Section 2(c)(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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+4Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- 5/14/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 9.
- 4/15/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 3/25/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House