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US HB7319

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Self

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup awards, bonuses, and relocation expenses from former VA employees, not just current employees
  • Former employees who do not repay ordered amounts within 180 days of a final decision may have the debt collected as any other debt due to the United States
  • Amends Sections 721 and 723 of title 38, United States Code to extend recoupment authority to former employees
  • Prohibits the Secretary from waiving recovery of these amounts under section 5302 of title 38
  • Introduced February 2, 2026 by Rep. Self and Rep. Ciscomani, referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Legislative Description

VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations3/2/2026
Veterans' Affairs2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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