Doug Collins

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs

Who Does This Official Serve?

Public Service

Prior Industry: U.S. Congress / U.S. Air Force Reserve

Former Congressman and Air Force Reserve chaplain. Background aligns with veterans' service mission.

Appointed

January 20, 2025

1 year, 6 months in office

Confirmation Vote

91-7

Conflict Risk

Low

(3 pts)

1 conflict identified

🏛️Revolving Door Analysis

Public Service

Prior Industry: U.S. Congress / U.S. Air Force Reserve

Former Congressman and Air Force Reserve chaplain. Background aligns with veterans' service mission.

⚠️ Conflicts of Interest (1)

📋 Qualifications(1)

Medium

Limited veterans policy experience beyond military service

Career Path

🏛️ Public Service

Direct revolving doorLobbying / Media backgroundCareer public servant

U.S. Representative

Georgia 9th District

2013-2021

Chaplain

U.S. Air Force Reserve

2002-present

Georgia State Representative

Georgia House

2007-2013

Now Serving As

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs

2025–Present

Policy Positions

VA Healthcare

Support privatization, VA Choice expansion

Veterans Benefits

Generally supportive

Military

Strong supporter of increased spending

VA Accountability

Fire problem employees

💰 Agency Budget — FY2026

Source: USASpending.gov

$518.8B

Budget Authority

$155.1B

Obligated

3.9%

of Federal Budget

Department of Veterans Affairs3.90% of total

Top Contract Awards (FY2023–2026)

DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WITH AN ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT FOR BRAND NAME MICROSOFT SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THIS ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE 1) SUPPORT SERVICES 2) OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND 3) ADDITIONAL LICENSES OF MICROSOFT PRODUCTS, CURRENT AND PLANNED, TO SUPPORT THE VA ENTERPRISE. SUBJECT PROCUREMENT WAS COMPETED AMONG MICROSOFT'S EIGHT AUTHORIZED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LICENSE SOLUTION PROVIDERS.

$1.7B

DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P

VA MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT.

$1.6B

MCKESSON CORPORATION

EXPRESS REPORT: PHARMACEUTICAL PRIME VENDOR (PPV)FY2026 NOVEMBER

$1.4B

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides healthcare, benefits, and memorial services to military veterans and their families.

Federal Budget & Awards

FY 2023-2025 • Source: USASpending.gov

Last updated 7/27/2026

Latest FY Obligations

$81.4B

Contracts (Top Awards)

$39.5B

Grants (Top Awards)

Largest Program Funding Changes

General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Affairs

+$2.9B

Veterans Medical Care and Health Fund, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Affairs

-$1,077,584,936

Medical Support and Compliance, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Affairs

+$638.7M

Medical Services, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Affairs

+$502.9M

General Administration, Departmental Administration, Veterans Affairs

-$373,020,491

Top Contract & Grant Awards

TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP

Unknown

$2.2B

TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP

Unknown

$1.9B

OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC.

Unknown

$1.8B

DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P

Unknown

$1.7B

DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P

Unknown

$1.6B

OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC.

Unknown

$1.5B

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