This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit biennial reports to Congress assessing the staffing levels at VA medical facilities nationwide. The first report must be submitted within 180 days of the bill's enactment, with subsequent reports due by December 31 of each even-numbered year. Each report must include a comprehensive evaluation of staffing adequacy across different types of health care professionals and support personnel, current wait times and workload levels at key clinics such as mental health, primary care, and women's health, and detailed analysis of vacant or temporary positions including how long they have remained unfilled. The reports must also address succession planning challenges at VA facilities, track provider departures and rehires, and include plans for addressing any identified staffing shortages with timelines for implementation. This legislation is intended to help Congress monitor whether the VA has sufficient staff to meet veterans' health care needs and to improve transparency around staffing challenges within the department.
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