April 16, 2026legislativeveterans' healthworkforce planninggovernment operationslegislative action
Senators Moran and King introduce Optimizing VA Workforce for Veterans Act
Senator Jerry Moran and Senator Angus King introduce S. 4400, bipartisan legislation requiring VA to develop a five-year strategic human capital plan and notify Congress before notable staffing changes. The bill responds to the undisclosed closure of half the ICU and surgical beds at Leavenworth VA Medical Center. (U.S. Senator Angus King, Apr. 29, 2026)