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Expedited VA Accountability, Enhanced Fraud Penalties, and Disability Rating Modernization.

This act aims to boost accountability among Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees by speeding up disciplinary actions and imposing much harsher penalties for fraud related to veterans' benefits. It also strengthens protections for whistleblowers and mandates a comprehensive review of the veterans' disability rating system, including the use of AI to detect claim irregularities. Veterans can expect faster removal of dishonest staff and greater integrity in the benefits determination process.
Key points
Disciplinary procedures for VA employees are significantly expedited (maximum 15 business days for a final decision), aiming for quicker removal of incompetent or fraudulent staff.
VA employees convicted of fraud related to veterans' benefits face enhanced criminal penalties (up to 15 years imprisonment, high fines) and mandatory forfeiture of federal pension benefits.
Whistleblower protections are strengthened: retaliation investigations must be completed within 60 days, and employees reporting significant fraud can receive monetary awards up to $10,000.
The VA must review the disability rating schedule and implement AI tools to proactively identify fraud risks in claims, ensuring all automated findings are subject to human review.
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Print number: 119_HR_5932
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2025-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAN VA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5932.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disciplinary procedures for VA employees are significantly expedited (maximum 15 business days for a final decision), aiming for quicker removal of incompetent or fraudulent staff.
  • VA employees convicted of fraud related to veterans' benefits face enhanced criminal penalties (up to 15 years imprisonment, high fines) and mandatory forfeiture of federal pension benefits.
  • Whistleblower protections are strengthened: retaliation investigations must be completed within 60 days, and employees reporting significant fraud can receive monetary awards up to $10,000.
  • The VA must review the disability rating schedule and implement AI tools to proactively identify fraud risks in claims, ensuring all automated findings are subject to human review.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-30.

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