119th Congress Nominee record
John Bartrum
Latest nomination Department of Veterans Affairs
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 3 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
John Bartrum’s background combines Air Force medical-service leadership, federal budgeting and advisory work. The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee reported his confirmation as VA Under Secretary for Health in December 2025, and a January 2026 hearing identifies him in that role. His military biography provides dated education and service context.
Also recorded or identified as: John J. Bartrum.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The Air Force biography reports a McKendree business bachelor’s degree in 1990, Southern Illinois MBA in 1994 and George Mason law degree in 2004. [1]
- His service included enlisted work followed by a 1995 commission and medical administration roles. The biography also describes civilian work in OMB, House appropriations and federal agencies. [1]
- The Senate confirmation announcement identifies prior senior advice to VA’s secretary and experience in health-agency policy and funding. [2]
Role and nomination context
- VA’s Under Secretary for Health leads the Veterans Health Administration. The January 2026 oversight hearing concerns the health system’s restructuring, which is an institutional agenda rather than evidence of completed results by the officeholder. [3]
Nomination history
PN246-2: Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Confirmed- Recorded name
- John Bartrum
- Organization
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Listed state
- Indiana
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.
PN26-4: Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Enterprise Integration)
Withdrawn- Recorded name
- John Bartrum
- Organization
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Listed state
- Indiana
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.
What the sources establish
- Air Force biography facts were available as indexed official text; direct retrieval returned HTTP 403.
- Historical military assignments are not asserted as current active service.
- The confirmation announcement’s publication date is not substituted for the exact Senate vote date.
Sources and review date
Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.
- Major General John J. Bartrum: Air Force biography
U.S. Air Force. Reviewed .
- Statement following John Bartrum’s confirmation
U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reviewed .
- VA health-system oversight hearing: January 28, 2026
U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.
A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.
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