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VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4225
Bill 118 hr 4225, also known as the VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023, aims to establish an Acquisition Review Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The purpose of this board is to review and provide oversight of major acquisition programs within the VA to ensure they are being carried out efficiently and effectively.
The bill outlines the composition of the Acquisition Review Board, which will consist of senior officials within the VA as well as external experts with experience in acquisition and procurement. The board will be responsible for reviewing and approving major acquisition programs, assessing their progress, and identifying any potential issues or risks that may arise.
Additionally, the bill requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the activities and decisions of the Acquisition Review Board. This transparency measure is intended to ensure that Congress and the public are informed about the VA's acquisition processes and any challenges that may arise. Overall, the VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023 seeks to improve the VA's acquisition processes and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on programs that benefit our nation's veterans.
The bill outlines the composition of the Acquisition Review Board, which will consist of senior officials within the VA as well as external experts with experience in acquisition and procurement. The board will be responsible for reviewing and approving major acquisition programs, assessing their progress, and identifying any potential issues or risks that may arise.
Additionally, the bill requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the activities and decisions of the Acquisition Review Board. This transparency measure is intended to ensure that Congress and the public are informed about the VA's acquisition processes and any challenges that may arise. Overall, the VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023 seeks to improve the VA's acquisition processes and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on programs that benefit our nation's veterans.
Congressional Summary of HR 4225
VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023
This bill establishes the Acquisition Review Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support the VA in managing its acquisition programs. In the case of an acquisition program of at least $250 million, the board chair must appoint a manager to administer the program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4225
Bill HR 4225 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2023. Bill HR 4225 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 20, 2023. Bill HR 4225's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4225
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4225
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4225
VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023
VA Acquisition Review Board Act of 2023
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Acquisition Review Board of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4225
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