ARCA Act of 2025

This bill would reorganize how the Department of Veterans Affairs buys goods and services. It would create an Office of Acquisition led by an Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, place major purchasing programs (those over $1 billion in total cost or $200 million per year) under that office, and consolidate acquisition, contracting, and supply chain work from across the Department under it within one year. It would create a Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation who reports to the Secretary and produces independent cost estimates and annual reports to Congress. It would also require outside contractors to independently review major programs, expand acquisition internship programs, and set up a standard process for defining program requirements.

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Sponsors

• Tom Barrett Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors