H.R. 5247 · 118th Congress
Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Matt Cartwright
- Introduced
- 2023-08-22
- Latest action
- 2024-03-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held
Summary
Expedited Hiring for VA Trained Psychiatrists Act of 2023
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.