VA Research Reform Act of 2025
Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- May 20, 2026
What it does
The VA Research Reform Act of 2025 would establish a centralized research data system within the Department of Veterans Affairs to collect and manage information on all VA research activities, including project details, funding, personnel, approvals, progress, and outcomes. It would implement a tiered review system for research proposals based on risk and impact, with standardized timelines and oversight mechanisms to expedite approvals while maintaining ethical and safety standards. The bill also requires major research projects to include a veteran impact forecast and translation plan, and mandates that a portion of research funding be allocated to implement high-impact findings into…
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