Bills · HR 7319
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7319Armed Forces and National Security
VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act
INTRO FEB 2· LAST ACTION MAR 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to ensure that federal funds, specifically those for employee awards, bonuses, and relocation, are properly accounted for, even after an employee leaves their government job. If this bill becomes law, it would close a potential gap where former VA employees might not be clearly obligated or easily pursued for the recovery of funds they were later found not to be entitled to receive.
For taxpayers, it means a stronger mechanism for the government to recover money that was improperly disbursed. For former VA employees, it means clarity regarding their potential financial obligations if an error or improper payment is identified after their employment ends. Without this bill, the VA might face greater challenges in recovering such funds from individuals who are no longer on the payroll.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the VA Secretary to recover awards and bonuses from former VA employees.
This extends the VA's authority to claw back funds for these types of payments from individuals who have left the department.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the VA Secretary to recover relocation expenses from former VA employees.
This provides a legal pathway for the VA to recoup funds related to moving costs from former employees under certain conditions.
PROVISION 03
Requires former employees to repay the amount within 180 days after a final decision by the VA Director upholding the recovery order.
This sets a clear timeframe for repayment before the VA can pursue other debt collection methods.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the VA Secretary may not waive the recovery of these amounts under existing waiver provisions.
This ensures that once a debt is established under these conditions, it cannot be easily forgiven by the Secretary.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSMAR 25
Subcommittee Hearings Held
MAR 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
MAR 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
FEB 2
Introduced in House
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7319
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 2, 2026
Last actionMar 2, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 2, 2026
House BillHR 7319Armed Forces and National Security
VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act
INTRODUCED FEB 2, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 2, 2026
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
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