Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Planning Reform Act of 2015
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit annually to Congress a future-years veterans program (program) reflecting estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations included in the budget for that fiscal year. Requires each program to set forth a five-year VA plan to address the U.S. commitment to veterans and the resources necessary to meet that commitment.
Requires the Secretary, in 2019 and quadrennially thereafter, to conduct a review of the strategy for meeting such commitment and resources requirement (quadrennial veterans review). Requires each review to be coordinated with the above program. Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans committees on each review.
Directs the Secretary to provide annually to the appropriate VA officials written policy guidance for the preparation and review of the planning and program recommendations and budget proposals of the VA elements of such officials.
Requires the Secretary to designate a Chief Strategy Officer to advise the Secretary on long-range VA strategy and implications.
Directs the Secretary to seek to study (through an independent contractor) and report to the veterans committees on the functions and organizational structure of the Office of the Secretary and the VA, including the most efficient and economical allocation and structure for assisting the Secretary in carrying out duties and responsibilities.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-25 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate |
| 2015-03-24 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 134). (text: CR 3/23/2015 H1822-1824) | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-24 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-24 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1869-1670) | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-23 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-23 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 216. | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-23 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1822-1824) | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-23 | Floor | Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-23 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 31. | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-23 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-48. | House floor actions |
| 2015-02-12 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2015-02-12 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2015-01-27 | Committee | Committee Hearings Held. | House committee actions |
| 2015-01-08 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2015-01-08 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |