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- H.R.7902
H.R.7902: Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced July 31, 2020
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 2020
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 31, 2020
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 6, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 31, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| July 31, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |