Veterans Health Nurse Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 3, 2017)
Veterans Health Nurse Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish and submit to Congress an annual report regarding efforts to recruit, hire, and retain Veterans Health Administration nurses.
Such report shall include details regarding: (1) efforts to recruit, hire, and retain nurses at each VA medical facility, (2) VA resources provided for such efforts, and (3) recommendations for appropriate legislation.
The Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 is amended to restore the annual Educational Assistance Program reporting requirement.
What just happenedOct 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 3, 2017
- Oct 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Oct 3, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Oct 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 3, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House