Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Markup

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a markup session on April 15, 2026, to consider multiple bills aimed at improving the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) fiscal management, transparency, and operational efficiency. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the VA Fiscal Management Modernization Act (HR 7683), which proposes consolidating financial authority under a single Chief Financial Officer to enhance oversight and accountability, and the codification of the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (HR 7950) to improve communication and transparency with Congress. Concerns were raised about potential conflicts with existing acquisition reform legislation and the impact of consolidating IT and construction management functions under the CFO. Additionally, several bills addressing procurement and operational improvements were favorably forwarded, including the Veteran Infection Prevention Act (HR 8052), which mandates certification for sterile processing technicians to ensure patient safety, and the VA MOSA Act (HR 6654), which requires comprehensive software asset management to reduce waste and improve cost-effectiveness. The VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act (HR 8010) was also discussed, focusing on preventing pay cuts for VA police officers to address staffing shortages. All bills considered were approved to move forward to the full committee, with bipartisan support and commitments to continue refining the legislation to avoid unintended consequences and improve VA procurement and management practices.