The VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026 would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from hiring or keeping employees who have committed fraud involving federal funds. Specifically, the law would bar individuals from VA positions if they have been convicted of fraud, theft, embezzlement, bribery, or related crimes involving federal money; lost a civil fraud case under the False Claims Act; been excluded from federal health care programs; or been determined by the VA Secretary to have participated in a scheme to misuse federal funds or benefits. The bill provides due process protections, including advance notice and an internal grievance process where employees can contest the Secretary's determination with legal representation. The legislation applies to both VA health care positions and additional employees hired by the department, with no specific funding or implementation timeline mentioned in the bill text.