H. R. 6755

Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025

Shown here: Introduced in House (2025-12-16)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to relax restrictions on filling certain vacant positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title

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

2. 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”.

3. Under Secretary for Health

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

305. 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.

4. Under Secretary for Benefits

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

306. 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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