Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)
VA Police Security Enhancement Act
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
This bill is known as the VA Police Security Enhancement Act. It changes the rules for Department of Veterans Affairs police officers and expands where they have jurisdiction. The bill allows the Secretary to seek agreements with other law enforcement agencies to help VA police officers do their jobs. It also gives VA police officers new duties to protect veterans, employees, and Department property. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to put new facility security measures in place and provide reports to Congress. Finally, it creates a new Treasury account for police and security operations that will last for three years.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill expands the jurisdiction and security capabilities of police to better protect veterans at VA facilities.
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill enhances the physical security and protection of veterans at Department facilities.
- Scored +4
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill implements increased oversight through mandatory reporting on arrests and use of force.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(c) explicitly gives VA police officers the authority to protect veterans, officials and employees of the Department, other individuals, and Department property, which could make facilities safer for visitors and workers.
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Section 2(d) requires the Secretary to implement facility security modernization measures, including access controls, surveillance systems, rapid response protocols, and coordination with other law enforcement agencies, which may improve overall safety.
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Section 2(d) mandates congressional oversight by requiring the Secretary to provide policies, data on arrests and use of force, and briefings upon request, which helps hold elected officials and government agencies accountable to the people.
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Section 2(e) establishes a Veterans Affairs Police and Security Operations Account to fund the employment and training of officers, security infrastructure, and interagency coordination, which supports better safety resources.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain explicit details regarding negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 expands the jurisdiction and security capabilities of police to better protect veterans at VA facilities.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill enhances the physical security and protection of veterans at Department facilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill implements increased oversight through mandatory reporting on arrests and use of force.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates reports to Congress regarding staffing, training, and enforcement activity.
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 7/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House