Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 7, 2017)
Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2017
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.
What just happenedMar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2017
- Mar 3, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 7, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House