Eugene Vindman (D-VA)
Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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
This bill, known as the "Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act," seeks to amend the VA MISSION Act of 2018. It focuses on changing how information about staffing and vacancies is reported within the Veterans Health Administration. Specifically, it requires certain information to be published more frequently. The goal is to change the reporting requirements for specific positions and medical facilities.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency by requiring more frequent monthly reporting of staffing and vacancy information by occupation.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Increased data granularity regarding healthcare staffing may help identify and address gaps in veteran care.
- Scored +3
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill increases the frequency and granularity of staffing and vacancy reporting within the Veterans Health Administration to improve oversight.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Frequency of Information: The bill changes the reporting requirement for certain information regarding positions in the Veterans Health Administration from a quarterly basis to a monthly basis (Section 2, paragraph (2), subparagraph (B)). This means data regarding staffing and vacancies would be made available more often.
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Greater Detail in Reporting: The amendment requires information relating to Veterans Health Administration positions to be reported by occupation, rather than just by medical facility (Section 2, paragraph (1), subparagraph (A)). This provides more specific details regarding staffing levels.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 increases transparency by requiring more frequent monthly reporting of staffing and vacancy information by occupation.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Increased data granularity regarding healthcare staffing may help identify and address gaps in veteran care.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill increases the frequency and granularity of staffing and vacancy reporting within the Veterans Health Administration to improve oversight.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Enhanced transparency in staffing data can help ensure better delivery of healthcare services to veterans.
- 7/17/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 6/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona