VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, the VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026, aims to prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from hiring or keeping employees who have knowingly committed fraud involving federal funds. Specifically, it would prevent individuals with criminal convictions for fraud or related offenses, those found liable under the False Claims Act, or those excluded from federal health care programs from working at the VA. The bill also allows the VA Secretary to make determinations about individuals who knowingly participated in schemes to improperly obtain or misuse federal funds.
The legislation affects individuals seeking employment or currently employed by the VA. It establishes specific criteria for disqualification based on past fraudulent actions involving federal money. Those determined by the Secretary to have knowingly participated in such schemes would be notified and provided with the evidence against them, and would have access to an internal process to contest the determination.
The VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, by Representative Paul Gosar and other co-sponsors. It has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10556 do?
- This bill, the VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026, aims to prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from hiring or keeping employees who have knowingly committed fraud involving federal funds. Specifically, it would prevent individuals with criminal convictions for fraud or related offenses, those found liable under the False Claims Act, or those excluded from federal health care programs from working at the VA. The bill also allows the VA Secretary to make determinations about individuals who knowingly participated in schemes to improperly obtain or misuse federal funds. The legislation affects individuals seeking employment or currently employed by the VA. It establishes specific criteria for disqualification based on past fraudulent actions involving federal money. Those determined by the Secretary to have knowingly participated in such schemes would be notified and provided with the evidence against them, and would have access to an internal process to contest the determination. The VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, by Representative Paul Gosar and other co-sponsors. It has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10556 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10556. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10556?
- H.R. 10556 was sponsored by Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), with 34 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10556?
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (24 Sep 2026).
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