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119-hr-7319119th CongressWALLET

VA Bonus and Relocation Recovery Act

Sponsored By: Representative Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

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Summary

Authority to recover VA awards, bonuses, and relocation payments from former employees. It would let the Secretary recoup those amounts if a VA order is upheld and the former employee does not repay within 180 days after the Director issues a final decision.

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  • Former employees: Individuals who received awards, bonuses, or relocation payments could be required to repay those amounts if a Secretary order is upheld and they fail to pay within 180 days.
  • VA leadership and federal collections: The Secretary would be able to collect unpaid amounts in the same manner as other debts due to the United States. The Secretary may not waive recovery of those amounts under 5 U.S.C. 5302.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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VA can recoup bonuses from former employees

If enacted, the bill would let the VA Secretary recover awards, bonuses, and relocation pay from former VA employees. This would apply when the Director upholds a Secretary repayment order and the former employee does not repay within 180 days after the Director's final decision. The Secretary would recover the amount in the same manner as any other debt due to the United States. The bill would not let the Secretary waive recovery under 5 U.S.C. 5302. The change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

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