VA Research Reform Act of 2025
Latest action (10 Dec 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 6583, the "VA Research Reform Act of 2025," would amend federal law governing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to overhaul how the agency organizes, reviews, and applies its medical and health services research. The bill would require VA to create a centralized data system tracking all research projects, funding, personnel, approvals, timelines, and results. It would also establish a tiered review process for research proposals based on risk level, with standardized nationwide timelines and authority for VA's Office of Research and Development to intervene if reviews are delayed. Additionally, the bill would require VA to dedicate research funding toward implementing high-impact findings into clinical practice, mandate that major research projects include a "veteran impact forecast" and "translation plan" describing expected benefits and how findings will be applied, and establish regional research hubs to coordinate multi-site studies, provide technical support to investigators, and assist with institutional review board processes.
The bill primarily affects VA administrators, researchers, and institutional review boards involved in conducting or overseeing VA-funded or VA-affiliated medical research. It could also indirectly affect veterans who participate in VA research studies or who may benefit from research findings being translated more quickly into clinical care. VA would be required to report annually to Congress on research timeliness, funding allocation, and any exemptions granted from the new planning requirements.
The bill was introduced in the House on December 10, 2025, by Rep. Gregory Murphy and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or further congressional action.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on December 10, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6583 do?
- H.R. 6583, the "VA Research Reform Act of 2025," would amend federal law governing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to overhaul how the agency organizes, reviews, and applies its medical and health services research. The bill would require VA to create a centralized data system tracking all research projects, funding, personnel, approvals, timelines, and results. It would also establish a tiered review process for research proposals based on risk level, with standardized nationwide timelines and authority for VA's Office of Research and Development to intervene if reviews are delayed. Additionally, the bill would require VA to dedicate research funding toward implementing high-impact findings into clinical practice, mandate that major research projects include a "veteran impact forecast" and "translation plan" describing expected benefits and how findings will be applied, and establish regional research hubs to coordinate multi-site studies, provide technical support to investigators, and assist with institutional review board processes. The bill primarily affects VA administrators, researchers, and institutional review boards involved in conducting or overseeing VA-funded or VA-affiliated medical research. It could also indirectly affect veterans who participate in VA research studies or who may benefit from research findings being translated more quickly into clinical care. VA would be required to report annually to Congress on research timeliness, funding allocation, and any exemptions granted from the new planning requirements. The bill was introduced in the House on December 10, 2025, by Rep. Gregory Murphy and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or further congressional action.
- Has H.R. 6583 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Dec 2025, H.R. 6583 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6583?
- H.R. 6583 was sponsored by Rep. Gregory Murphy [R-NC3] (Republican-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6583?
- Introduced (10 Dec 2025).
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