Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2020

Senate Bill 450 - Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 450 Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of S 450

Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2020

This bill addresses the administration of the hiring process for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to publish on a VA website specified information related to the duration of the hiring process for certain health care appointees, such as physicians.

The VA Office of Inspector General must review the administration of such website annually, instead of the current semiannual requirement.

Lastly, the bill requires the VA to include in its annual hiring report the steps it is taking to improve the onboarding timeline at facilities where the duration of the process exceeds suggested metrics.

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Current Status of Bill S 450

Bill S 450 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2019. Bill S 450 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2019. Bill S 450's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412. as of February 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 450

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 450

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Employee hiring

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Government studies and investigations

- Health personnel

- Licensing and registrations

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 450

Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2020

Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2019

Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2020

Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2019

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to expedite the onboarding process for new medical providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to reduce the duration of the hiring process for such medical providers, and for other purposes.