US HR2545

Bill

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Introduced
04/14/2021

In Committee
05/04/2021

Crossed Over
06/16/2021

Passed
03/11/2022

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it establishes a Podiatric Medical Director position that will be responsible for the operation of the Podiatric Service. The bill also clarifies the pay grade for podiatrists, placing them in the same category as physicians. Overall, the bill seeks to recognize the important role that DPMs play in providing healthcare services to veterans.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Brad Wenstrup (R)*, Frank Mrvan (D), Jan Schakowsky (D), Tom Suozzi (D),

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 117-96. (on 03/14/2022)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2545/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2545/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2545/BILLS-117hr2545enr.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2545/BILLS-117hr2545enr.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2545/BILLS-117hr2545eh.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2545/BILLS-117hr2545eh.pdf.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2545/BILLS-117hr2545ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2545/BILLS-117hr2545ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HRes473	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1187) to provide for disclosure of additional material information about public companies and establish a Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2716)	Related
S2787	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.	Same As

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