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Introduced
10/08/2015
10/08/2015
In Committee
10/08/2015
10/08/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act This bill includes podiatrists within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) definition of physician, and increases their pay grade to match other VA physician compensation.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Equity Act, aims to clarify the role and compensation of podiatrists within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it amends existing law to officially include podiatrists under the VA's definition of "physician," meaning they will be recognized and treated similarly to other medical doctors within the VA system. This change also involves adjusting their pay grade to align with the compensation of other VA physicians, ensuring they receive comparable pay for their services. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various sections of title 38 of the United States Code, which governs veterans' benefits and services, to reflect this new classification and ensure consistent application across VA personnel administration, qualifications, and appointment periods.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Jon Tester (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Cotton (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Angus King (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 10/08/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2175/all-info | 10/21/2015 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2175/BILLS-114s2175is.pdf | 07/04/2016 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2175/BILLS-114s2175is.pdf.pdf | 07/04/2016 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s2175is/pdf/BILLS-114s2175is.pdf | 10/21/2015 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s2175is/pdf/BILLS-114s2175is.pdf.pdf | 10/21/2015 |
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