HR 7902
Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill aims to speed up the hiring process for psychiatrists trained by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It allows the VA Secretary to hire a psychiatrist who has completed their residency at a VA facility immediately, bypassing some standard hiring procedures if the position has remained vacant for at least 35 days. This change is intended to address the shortage of mental health professionals within the VA system and improve access to care for veterans. The bill modifies existing law to grant the Secretary greater flexibility in hiring qualified psychiatrists.
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Primary sponsor
Matt Cartwright
Cosponsors
David Loebsack
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