Bills · HR 3185
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3185Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementUser charges and fees
Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 5· LAST ACTION JUN 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to increase accountability and transparency within the Department of Veterans Affairs, an agency critical to the well-being of millions of veterans. Currently, an employee under investigation could potentially leave the VA and avoid any official record of potential wrongdoing, making it difficult for future employers, including other government agencies, to be aware of past issues. If this bill becomes law, it closes that potential loophole, ensuring that investigations into VA employees are completed and documented, even if the employee separates from service.
For voters, this means a stronger mechanism for ensuring that VA staff, especially those involved in misconduct, are held accountable. This could lead to a more trustworthy and efficient VA, which directly impacts the quality of care and services veterans receive. If the bill doesn't pass, the current system allows employees to potentially sidestep accountability by resigning during an investigation, leaving a gap in their employment record regarding serious allegations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires annual performance plans for VA political appointees to be submitted to the Congressional Committees on Veterans' Affairs.
This increases transparency and allows Congress to oversee the goals and performance of high-level VA staff.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that 'eligible personnel investigations' of VA employees must continue until completion, even if the employee resigns, retires, or separates from the VA during the investigation.
This ensures that employees cannot avoid accountability for potential misconduct by leaving their position before an investigation concludes.
PROVISION 03
Requires a permanent notation of any adverse findings from such investigations to be placed in the employee's official personnel record file within 40 days of completion.
This creates a lasting record of substantiated misconduct, which can be crucial for future employment considerations.
PROVISION 04
Grants the covered employee the right to notification, to respond in writing, and to appeal the decision to make a permanent notation.
This provides due process protections for employees, ensuring they have an opportunity to challenge adverse findings and prevent unwarranted damage to their record.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUN 11
Subcommittee Hearings Held
MAY 21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
MAY 5
Introduced in House
MAY 5
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3185
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Last actionJun 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025
House BillHR 3185Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementUser charges and fees
Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 11, 2025
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