VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026
Summary
The VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026 would prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from reducing the grade or classification of law enforcement positions within the department. The bill would prohibit any official at the VA, Office of Personnel Management, or other federal agencies from proposing, initiating, or carrying out position downgrades for law enforcement roles, and would ban the use of federal funds for such actions. Additionally, the legislation would reverse any position downgrades that occurred between October 1, 2025, and the date the bill becomes law, requiring affected positions to be restored to their previous status. This measure aims to protect VA police officer positions and support recruitment and retention efforts by maintaining job classifications and compensation levels.
AI-generated summary