Bill > HR3401

This bill, the VA Hiring Enhancement Act, aims to address several issues related to hiring personnel for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Firstly, the bill makes non-compete agreements with non-VA facilities unenforceable for individuals applying for VHA positions described in Section 7401 of Title 38 of the United States Code. However, these individuals would be required to provide clinical services at a VA medical facility for at least one year or the duration of the non-compete agreement, whichever is longer, unless waived by the VA Secretary. Secondly, the bill allows the VA to make contingent appointments for VHA physician positions, where the individual must complete their residency training within two years of the contingent appointment. If the individual completes the training, they will be appointed to the position permanently; if not, they cannot be appointed permanently. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the VA's ability to hire and retain qualified personnel for the VHA by addressing non-compete agreements and allowing more flexibility in the appointment process for physicians.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3401/all-info