S. 787: VetPAC Act of 2025
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy
Republican · LA
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Dec 19, 2025
Passed the Senate, received in House
Why it matters
If this passes, veterans could eventually benefit from a more systematic audit of how the VHA delivers care, with Congress getting regular reports instead of piecemeal oversight hearings after problems explode. It could also shift power inside the VA by putting sustained pressure on agency leadership and bureaucracy, while creating another layer of review that some critics will see as duplicative unless the commission produces concrete recommendations on operations, not just paperwork.
S. 787 Common Questions
How long would federal agencies have to give the VetPAC commission health care information?
Under the VetPAC Act of 2025 (Section 2(g)(3)(B)), federal agencies must provide requested health care information on an agreed schedule or within 180 days of the request.
When would the VetPAC commission have to report to Congress each year?
Under the VetPAC Act of 2025 (Section 2(f)(9)(A)), the commission’s annual report to Congress would be due by March 15 each year.
How many members would be on the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission?
According to S.787 Section 2(b)(1), the commission would have 17 members appointed by the Comptroller General.
Can the VetPAC commission access VA electronic health record and wait time issues?
Yes. Under the VetPAC Act of 2025 (Section 2(f)(2)), the commission may review VHA IT infrastructure, including electronic health records, plus access and wait times.
What are the expertise requirements for members of the VetPAC commission?
Under the VetPAC Act of 2025 (Section 2(b)(2)(A)), members must have major expertise in large medical system operations, such as quality, staffing, IT, AI, supply chains, construction, research, and managed care.
Does the VetPAC Act require veterans to serve on the commission?
Yes. According to S.787 Section 2(b)(1), at least 2 members of the commission must be veterans.
How long would members of the VetPAC commission serve?
Under the VetPAC Act of 2025 (Section 2(c)(1)), members would serve 5-year terms, with staggered terms for the initial appointees.
Can Congress support agencies get unrestricted access to VetPAC records?
Yes. Under the VetPAC Act of 2025 (Section 2(j)), the Comptroller General, CRS, and CBO must get unrestricted access to deliberations, records, and nonproprietary data within 30 days of a request.
Does the VetPAC commission have to review the budget impact of its recommendations?
Yes. According to S.787 Section 2(f)(8), the commission must examine the budget consequences of any recommendation before sending it to Congress.
When would the first VetPAC commission members have to be appointed?
Under the VetPAC Act of 2025 (Section 2(c)), initial appointments must be made no later than 280 days after funds are first appropriated to the commission.
Based on S. 787 bill text
S787 Legislative Journey
House: Action Taken
Dec 19, 2025
Held at the desk.
Passed 8897-8898
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8897-8898)
+3 more actions this day
Committee Action
Dec 2, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-98.
Passed Committee
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee Action
Mar 11, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Committee Action
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
About the Sponsor
Bill Cassidy
Republican, LA · 17 years in Congress
Committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Veterans' Affairs, Finance
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Cosponsors (2)
This bill has 2 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 2 states: Hawaii, Kansas.
Committee Sponsors
Veterans' Affairs Committee
2 of 19 committee members cosponsored
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S. 787 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Veterans' Affairs
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2025
Passed the Senate, received in House
Dec 19, 2025
S. 787 Bill Text
“To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a commission to review operations at the Veterans Health Administration and submit to Congress reports with respect to that review, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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