VA Contracting and Procurement Act
This bill establishes a $50 million limit on the Department of Veterans Affairs' ability to spend on certain contracts and agreements without specific congressional authorization. It applies to various VA programs including community care, health care administration, educational benefits, and prosthetic equipment procurement. The limit has exceptions for emergencies such as declared wars, national emergencies, major disasters, or public health crises. For agreements exceeding the limit, the VA must notify Congress and provide 30 days for potential disapproval. This legislation aims to increase congressional oversight of VA spending by requiring specific authorization for large contracts.
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Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearings Held
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearings Held
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jack Bergman
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