This bill would affirm existing collective bargaining agreements between the Department of Veterans Affairs and labor unions, and nullify two executive orders that limited the ability of VA employees to collectively bargain. If passed, this would preserve the rights of VA workers to negotiate the terms and conditions of their employment.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would affirm existing collective bargaining agreements between the Department of Veterans Affairs and labor unions, and nullify two executive orders that limited the ability of VA employees to collectively bargain. If passed, this would preserve the rights of VA workers to negotiate the terms and conditions of their employment.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023</b></p> <p>This bill requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that transactions exempted from sanctions on Iran for humanitarian purposes do not facilitate (1) the purchase of goods or services involving a person designated for imposition of sanctions, (2) support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The bill also directs the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank to oppose providing financial assistance to Iran.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Affirms existing collective bargaining agreements between the VA and labor unions
Nullifies two executive orders that restricted collective bargaining rights for VA employees
Preserves the ability of VA workers to negotiate their employment terms through unions
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would directly impact the approximately 377,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing them to maintain their current collective bargaining rights and protections. It would also affect federal labor unions representing VA workers, preserving their role in negotiating on behalf of members. The changes could improve workplace conditions, benefits, and job security for VA staff who provide critical healthcare and support services to military veterans.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Related Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Iran
Middle East
Multilateral development programs
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
6015, 119th Congress (2025). "VA Care and Benefits Accountability Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6015
