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House Bill 3754
115th Congress(2017-2018)
VHA REHIRE Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 13, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 13, 2017
Latest Action
Sep 13, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3754
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Vicky Hartzler
Missouri
Republican
Doug LaMalfa
California
Republican
Rick W. Allen
Georgia
Republican
Garret Graves
Louisiana
Republican
Marsha Blackburn
Tennessee
Republican
Bob Goodlatte
Virginia
Republican
Alex Mooney
West Virginia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

VHA REcruitment, HIring, and REtention Act of 2017 or VHA REHIRE Act of 2017

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a VA Student Loan Repayment Program to assist the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) meet staffing needs for health professional occupations for which recruitment or retention of qualified personnel is difficult.

A program participant must agree to serve as a full-time VHA employee for one year for every $10,000 of received benefits, with a minimum three-year commitment.

Program assistance may be in addition to assistance available under the VA Educational Assistance Program.

A participant in the VA Education Debt Reduction Program must agree to serve as a full-time VHA employee for at least three years.

A physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, optometrist, registered nurse, physician assistant, or dental auxiliary must agree to serve at least two years as a full-time VA employee in order to receive certain bonuses or allowances.

The VA shall offer employment to a qualified VHA applicant within 75 days after the last day applications are accepted for a position.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
September 13, 2017
Actions (3)
09/13/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/13/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/13/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:43 PM
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