S.396 - Stop Government Rewards Enriching Executives in the District Act of 2025; Stop GREED Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The Stop GREED Act of 2025 (S.396) aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to limit the provision of critical skill incentives to Senior Executive Service (SES) employees within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it targets employees in central office positions, restricting their access to these incentives. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on the provision of such incentives to SES employees.
Expected Effects
The likely effect of this bill is a reduction in the financial incentives available to VA senior executives working in central offices. This could potentially impact the VA's ability to attract and retain talent in these critical roles. The required annual reports will increase transparency and oversight regarding the use of critical skill incentives within the VA.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in the allocation of critical skill incentives within the VA.
- Potential cost savings by limiting incentives to high-level employees.
- May reduce the perception of unfair enrichment of executives.
- Could encourage a more equitable distribution of resources within the VA.
- Enhanced accountability through mandatory reporting to Congress.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified senior executives at the VA Central Office.
- Possible decrease in employee morale among SES positions.
- Could lead to a less competitive compensation structure for VA executives compared to other federal agencies or the private sector.
- May create administrative burden due to the need for individual approvals and detailed reporting.
- Risk of disproportionately affecting certain departments or administrations within the VA.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the constitutional principle of congressional oversight of government spending, as it mandates reporting on the use of critical skill incentives. Congress's power to legislate and oversee the executive branch is derived from Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or protections.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).