House Bill 7902
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 31, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7902
Congress
116
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2020
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to appoint a psychiatrist who completes a residency at a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility to a VHA health care position immediately after such residency, without regard to civil service or classification laws, if (1) the psychiatrist meets the qualifications established in regulations prescribed for the position, and (2) the position has been unfilled for at least 35 days.
July 31, 2020
10/06/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/31/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/31/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:45 PM