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Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3185| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Scott Franklin

Scott Franklin

Republican Representative

Florida

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025 primarily aims to enhance accountability for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees under investigation. It mandates that if a covered employee separates from VA employment while subject to an eligible personnel investigation , the investigation must continue to completion. Upon resolution, a permanent notation of the investigation must be placed in the employee's official personnel record file within 40 days, ensuring an employee's departure does not halt ongoing inquiries. The bill broadly defines an eligible personnel investigation to include inquiries by Inspectors General, internal VA offices, and other federal agencies, provided they commence within 60 days of the employee's separation. Before making a permanent notation, the Secretary must notify the employee in writing, provide adverse findings, and allow at least 30 days for a response. Employees are granted the right to appeal the notation decision to the Merit Systems Protection Board or a Disciplinary Appeals Board, with provisions for temporary notations during the appeal process. Additionally, the legislation enhances congressional oversight by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit annual performance plans for all VA political appointees to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. This submission must occur within 30 days of the plan's completion, aiming to increase transparency and accountability for these officials.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7734
Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2024
May 5, 2025
Introduced in House
May 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7734
    Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2024


  • May 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3185| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
The Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025 primarily aims to enhance accountability for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees under investigation. It mandates that if a covered employee separates from VA employment while subject to an eligible personnel investigation , the investigation must continue to completion. Upon resolution, a permanent notation of the investigation must be placed in the employee's official personnel record file within 40 days, ensuring an employee's departure does not halt ongoing inquiries. The bill broadly defines an eligible personnel investigation to include inquiries by Inspectors General, internal VA offices, and other federal agencies, provided they commence within 60 days of the employee's separation. Before making a permanent notation, the Secretary must notify the employee in writing, provide adverse findings, and allow at least 30 days for a response. Employees are granted the right to appeal the notation decision to the Merit Systems Protection Board or a Disciplinary Appeals Board, with provisions for temporary notations during the appeal process. Additionally, the legislation enhances congressional oversight by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit annual performance plans for all VA political appointees to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. This submission must occur within 30 days of the plan's completion, aiming to increase transparency and accountability for these officials.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7734
Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2024
May 5, 2025
Introduced in House
May 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7734
    Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2024


  • May 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Scott Franklin

Scott Franklin

Republican Representative

Florida

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted