HR6531-118

Reported

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a training program for certain senior executives and supervisors employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

118th Congress Introduced Nov 30, 2023

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Aug 9, 2024

Additional sponsors: Mr. Takano, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Landsman, …

Aug 9, 2024

Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Pappas (for himself and Mr. Van Orden) introduced the …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Mandates development of comprehensive management training for VA senior executives and supervisors. Requires completion within 18 months and refresher training every two years.

Who Benefits and How

VA employees benefit from better-trained supervisors. Veterans receive improved service from well-managed VA. VA gains industry-standard management competencies.

Who Bears the Burden and How

VA executives and supervisors must complete mandatory training. VA must develop and implement training program. Non-compliant employees face employment consequences.

Key Provisions

  • Requires mandatory supervisory training program within one year
  • Mandates completion within 18 months as condition of employment
  • Requires biennial refresher training
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:45

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Requires mandatory management training program for VA senior executives and supervisors

Policy Domains

Veterans Government Management Training

Legislative Strategy

"Improve VA management through mandatory training"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Veterans Government Training
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Veterans Affairs

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