This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and maintain a comprehensive five-year strategic human capital plan by September 30, 2027, with annual updates thereafter. The plan must analyze staffing needs across all VA components, including the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration, and include specific strategies for recruiting and retaining employees, improving workforce productivity, and reducing hiring timelines. The bill also mandates that the VA Secretary provide 60 days' advance notice to Congress and affected employees before implementing any reduction in force, with detailed justifications explaining how staffing cuts align with projected demand for veterans services and the strategic human capital plan. Additionally, the bill strengthens requirements for VA reorganizations by requiring performance metrics and risk mitigation plans, with follow-up reports to Congress for up to two years after reorganizations are completed. The Government Accountability Office must review the human capital plan every two years and report findings to Congress.
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