| Support letter for HR.693 the VACANT Act which would require the VA Secretary to appoint a VA medical center director as acting director after detailing that director to a different position with the Department. The individual appointed as acting director would be afforded all of the authority and responsibilities of the detailed director. This would improve accountability to sustain needed leadership to ensure the VA health care system runs seamlessly during a period of transition and that veterans' continuity of care and benefits are not disrupted. |