Sen. Banks Introduces the VA Acquisition Reform ActMonday, July 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C,– Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced theVA Acquisition Reform Act.This billwould streamline the chain of command for VA acquisition and procurement under the Chief Acquisition Officer, aligning with organizational reforms that the Department of Veterans Affairs is starting to make on its own. This is an important first step to make VA’s over $40 billion of annual contract spending more efficient and responsive to veterans’ needs.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.):“I’m proud to lead this effort to cut through the red tape and make the VA’s systems work better and faster for our veterans. This bill makes sure the right people are in place to deliver the care and facilities our veterans deserve.”
Key Provision of theVA Acquisition Reform Act:
Full bill text can be foundhere.
Background:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) spends about $43 billion each year on contracts for services and supplies. However, the GAO, VA Inspector General, and independent experts have consistently found VA’s purchasing processes to be overly complex and inefficient, leading to significant waste and subpar performance.