Bill · S. 2412· Senate(119-S-2412)
Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Reform Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Banks
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Reform Act of 2025," aims to reorganize and reform how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) handles construction, facility management, acquisition, procurement, and logistics. It seeks to consolidate these functions under the Director of Construction and Facilities Management and the Chief Acquisition Officer. The goal is to improve efficiency and effectiveness in managing the VA's real estate, infrastructure, and acquisition processes.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill directly aims to improve the quality, efficiency, and management of the facilities and services veterans rely on.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
Streamlining VA operations and infrastructure management directly improves the delivery of benefits and services to veterans.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The increase in acquisition internship programs creates more opportunities for young adults entering the workforce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Management of VA Facilities (Sections 3 & 4): By consolidating construction, leasing, and facility management under the Director of Construction and Facilities Management, the bill could lead to better-maintained and operated VA facilities. This could improve the quality of care and services provided to veterans.
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More Efficient Acquisition and Procurement (Section 5): Consolidating acquisition, procurement, and logistics under the Chief Acquisition Officer could streamline these processes, potentially leading to faster and more cost-effective acquisition of necessary goods and services for veterans' care.
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Increased Hiring Through Internship Programs (Section 6): Prioritizing acquisition internship programs to fill entry-level positions could bring new talent into the VA and improve the acquisition workforce. The annual number of participants in acquisition internship programs of the Department will be not fewer than twice the number of participants in such programs during fiscal year 2025, and not more than 4 times the number of participants in such programs during such fiscal year.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Disruption During Consolidation (Sections 4 & 5): The consolidation of various functions and employees could cause temporary disruptions in services while the VA reorganizes its structure.
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+7Good For Young Adults+4Good For Students+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+4Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama