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House committee subpoenas Oracle’s Ellison about costly veterans health records project

Oracle's Larry Ellison faces a House committee subpoena over a veterans health records project that has ballooned to $27 billion.

By · Published September 5, 2026  14:01 UTC · Updated September 5, 2026  19:17 UTC

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A House Veterans Affairs committee issued subpoenas to Oracle leaders, including executive chairman Larry Ellison, to answer lawmakers’ questions about the department’s electronic health‑record modernization effort, which the VA said would cost $10 billion and was described in some reports as “$27 billion and counting.” No further resolution was reported before coverage of the issue ceased.

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  • Primary Driver: Oracle's Larry Ellison faces a House committee subpoena over a veterans health records project that has ballooned to $27 billion.
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The House Veterans' Affairs Committee has subpoenaed Oracle's executive chairman, Larry Ellison, to testify about the project's ballooning costs. The VA's electronic health record modernization (EHRM) project, intended to improve healthcare services for veterans, has become a contentious issue. The subpoena follows a contentious hearing where lawmakers expressed frustration over the escalating costs and demanded accountability.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has also begun charging federal agencies for USAi, a previously free service. The subpoena and the GSA's decision to charge for USAi indicate a growing scrutiny of the project's financial management and transparency. The next steps involve Ellison's testimony before the House committee.

Lawmakers will seek answers on the cost overruns and the project's overall management. The testimony may also shed light on the GSA's decision to charge for USAi and its impact on federal agencies.

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Questions people are asking

What is the current cost of the VA's electronic health record modernization project?

The current cost is $27 billion.

Why has Larry Ellison been subpoenaed?

Ellison has been subpoenaed to testify about the escalating costs of the VA's electronic health record modernization project.

What is USAi and why is it no longer free for federal agencies?

USAi is a service previously offered for free to federal agencies. The GSA has begun charging for it, though coverage does not yet specify the reasons.

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