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S. 396: Stop GREED Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-02-04
SponsorSen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Cosponsors2
Latest action2025-02-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Last updated2026-07-27

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-04):

Stop Government Rewards Enriching Executives in the District Act of 2025 or the Stop GREED Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from providing certain senior level employees with a critical skill incentive, which is generally a payment bonus for employees possessing a high-demand skill or skill that is at a shortage. Specifically, the VA may not provide such an incentive to an employee in a Senior Executive Service position or other comparable position at the central office of the VA (e.g., the Veterans Health Administration), regardless of the actual location where the employee performs the functions of the position.

The bill also provides that an incentive may be provided to senior-level employees on an individual basis and upon approval by specified officers (e.g., the Under Secretary for Health). Additionally, senior-level employees whose positions are primarily at the central office of the VA but perform some portion of the job function at other VA facilities are exempt from the prohibition.

The VA must report to Congress annually regarding senior-level employees who were provided a critical skill incentive.

Cosponsors (2)

NameParty / state
Marsha Blackburn R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04
Thom Tillis R NC 2025-02-05

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 396 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 396?

S. 396 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Stop GREED Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 396 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).