Nancy Mace (R-SC)· Introduced December 16, 2025

Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025

H.R. 6755 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with no cosponsors

Last activity March 18, 2026 — Committee Hearings Held

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of了 2025'', seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to relax restrictions regarding how certain vacant positions are filled at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it increases the percentage allowed for Senior Executive Service positions filled by noncareer appointees. It also adjusts the appointment process for the Under Secretary for Health. Finally, it adjusts the appointment process for the Under Secretary for Benefits.

Yes· 3 of 4

Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill seeks to increase leadership flexibility within the Department of Veterans Affairs through noncareer appointments and revised Under Secretary processes.
Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill changes the appointment process for key VA leadership roles to include presidential appointment and Senate consent.
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Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill modifies leadership appointment processes for the Under Secretary for Health, which could impact healthcare delivery oversight.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Increased flexibility in leadership roles: By increasing the percentage from 5 percent'' to 10 percent'' for Senior Executive Service positions filled by noncareer appointees, the bill allows for more noncareer appointees in these roles (Section 2).

Potential Negative Impacts for People

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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.

Demographic And Interest Groups: Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill seeks to increase leadership flexibility within the Department of Veterans Affairs through noncareer appointments and revised Under Secretary processes.
Governance And Ideology: Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill changes the appointment process for key VA leadership roles to include presidential appointment and Senate consent.
Healthcare: Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill modifies leadership appointment processes for the Under Secretary for Health, which could impact healthcare delivery oversight.
National Security And Foreign Policy: Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill adjusts the appointment process for the Under Secretary for Benefits to streamline leadership within the VA.