119 HR 6755 IH: Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS 1st SessionH. R. 6755IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 16, 2025Ms. Mace introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to relax restrictions on filling certain vacant positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025.

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Senior Executive Service positions in the Department filled by noncareer appointees

Section 709(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 5 percent and inserting 10 percent.

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Under Secretary for Health

Section 305 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

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Under Secretary for Health

There is in the Department an Under Secretary for Health, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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Under Secretary for Benefits

Section 306 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

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Under Secretary for Benefits

There is in the Department an Under Secretary for Benefits, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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