The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The legislation aims to prohibit PACT Act Critical Skill Incentive payments from being awarded to Senior Executive Service employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office in Washington, D.C.
Senator Moran expressed concern over the previous administration's use of these critical skill payments to increase salaries for senior executives in Washington. "This abuse of taxpayer dollars led to the introduction of my bill, the Stop GREED Act, which will make certain these resources are used to support the workforce that directly serves our nation’s veterans," said Sen. Moran. He also emphasized that this legislation would enhance transparency regarding VA spending.
The Stop Government Rewards Enriching Executives in the District – or Stop GREED – Act was introduced by Sen. Moran alongside Senators Marsha Blackburn and Thom Tillis following a report from the VA Office of Inspector General. The report revealed improper awarding of $10.8 million in PACT Act CSI payments to senior executives rather than intended rank-and-file employees.
Additionally, Sen. Dan Sullivan introduced related legislation, known as the Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025 or PRO Veterans Act, which requires quarterly budget reporting after a significant budget shortfall disclosure issue in 2024. Provisions from another bill aimed at formally authorizing VA’s Veterans Experience Office were also included.
