VACANT Act

This bill requires the VA Secretary to notify Congress within 90 days whenever a medical center director is temporarily moved to another VA position, including details like location and expected absence length. It mandates appointing an acting director within 120 days of the detail and providing regular updates to Congress every 30 days until the position is filled. The bill also requires returning the director to their role or beginning a new hiring process within 180 days (with limited 90-day waiver extensions totaling up to 540 days, requiring separate congressional notification). The law directly affects VA medical center directors and the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees, aiming to prevent prolonged vacancies in leadership.