A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The CLEAN VA Act aims to improve accountability and prevent fraud within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It establishes expedited disciplinary procedures for employees, including specific factors for removal or demotion and strict timelines for decisions. The bill increases criminal penalties and fines for VA employees involved in fraud, bribery, or false statements. It also strengthens whistleblower protections by requiring faster investigation timelines and providing monetary incentives for valid disclosures. Additionally, the act mandates a comprehensive review of the disability rating schedule and the integration of artificial intelligence to detect irregularities. Finally, it requires annual ethics and fraud prevention training for all employees.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates annual reporting on whistleblower settlements and publishes anonymized summaries online.
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill targets fraud and waste within the VA to preserve public funds.
- Scored +5
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?
The bill increases prison sentences for VA employees involved in fraud, bribery, or false statements.
The opposite
- Scored -6
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill restricts the ability of employees to appeal disciplinary actions to administrative judges or the MSPB.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Misconduct: The bill establishes specific factors for determining employee discipline, such as the seriousness of the offense and the employee's job level (Section 2).
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Stricter Penalties for Fraud: VA employees who commit fraud or bribery face increased prison sentences and significant fines, which helps protect public resources (Section 3).
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Pension Forfeiture for Criminal Conduct: Employees convicted of certain offenses related to their duties will forfeit their federal pension or annuity benefits (Section 3).
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Stronger Whistleblower Protections: The bill requires retaliation investigations to be completed within 60 days and provides interim protections against adverse personnel actions while claims are pending (Section 3).
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Incentives for Reporting Wrongdoing: Employees can receive monetary awards of up to $10,000 for internal disclosures that uncover significant fraud, waste, or abuse (Section 3).
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Modernized Disability Ratings: A comprehensive review of the disability rating schedule aims to ensure criteria accurately reflect current medical standards and functional impairment (Section 4).
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Enhanced Fraud Detection: The implementation of data analytics and artificial intelligence is intended to proactively identify irregularities or high-risk indicators in disability claims (Section 4).
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Mandatory Ethics Training: All employees are required to complete annual training on ethics and fraud prevention to improve compliance (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limited Ability to Appeal Disciplinary Actions: Administrative judges, the Merit Systems Protection Board, and certain courts are prohibited from reviewing challenges to penalties imposed against covered individuals, except in cases involving constitutional issues (Section 2).
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Fast-Tracked Disciplinary Actions: The bill implements strict, shortened timelines for notice and final decisions regarding employee discipline (Section 2).
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Risk of Automated Errors in Claims: While the bill requires human review, the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics introduces the need to manage risks of over-flagging or under-detection of improper claims (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reporting on whistleblower settlements and publishes anonymized summaries online.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill targets fraud and waste within the VA to preserve public funds.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill increases prison sentences for VA employees involved in fraud, bribery, or false statements.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The act seeks to ensure the integrity and accuracy of disability rating processes for veterans.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The comprehensive review of the disability rating schedule aims to ensure criteria accurately reflect medical standards.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill protects the integrity of the disability rating system and implements better fraud detection. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill restricts the ability of employees to appeal disciplinary actions to administrative judges or the MSPB.
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 11/7/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House