This bill prohibits the VA from providing critical skill incentive bonuses to senior executives at the VA central office in Washington. Some exemptions exist for employees who perform part of their duties at other VA facilities, and approvals require sign-off from top officials.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill prohibits the VA from providing critical skill incentive bonuses to senior executives at the VA central office in Washington. Some exemptions exist for employees who perform part of their duties at other VA facilities, and approvals require sign-off from top officials.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Stop Government Rewards Enriching Executives in the District Act of 2025 or the Stop GREED Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from providing certain senior level employees with a critical skill incentive, which is generally a payment bonus for employees possessing a high-demand skill or skill that is at a shortage. Specifically, the VA may not provide such an incentive to an employee in a Senior Executive Service position or other comparable position at the central office of the VA (e.g., the Veterans Health Administration), regardless of the actual location where the employee performs the functions of the position.</p><p>The bill also provides that an incentive may be provided to senior-level employees on an individual basis and upon approval by specified officers (e.g., the Under Secretary for Health). Additionally, senior-level employees whose positions are primarily at the central office of the VA but perform some portion of the job function at other VA facilities are exempt from the prohibition.</p><p>The VA must report to Congress annually regarding senior-level employees who were provided a critical skill incentive.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Prohibits critical skill bonuses for VA central office executives
Applies to Senior Executive Service positions
Exempts those who work partly at other VA facilities
Requires approval from top officials for any exceptions
Mandates annual reporting to Congress on incentives
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Senior VA executives in Washington would no longer receive bonus payments for possessing high-demand skills. This could reduce costs but might make it harder to recruit top talent for VA leadership positions.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
396, 119th Congress (2025). "Stop GREED Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-396