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- H.R.2540
H.R.2540: Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced June 27, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (33 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) 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)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 12, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 27, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| June 27, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |