VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act

5/11/2023, 3:43 PM

Summary of Bill HR 293

Bill 117 hr 293, also known as the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act, aims to improve the leadership and performance of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the United States. The bill focuses on establishing a system to evaluate the leadership of VA hospital directors and hold them accountable for their performance.

Under this legislation, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be required to develop and implement a performance appraisal system for VA hospital directors. This system will include specific performance metrics and standards that directors must meet in order to be considered successful in their roles. The bill also mandates that the Secretary establish a process for evaluating and reporting on the performance of VA hospital directors to ensure transparency and accountability.

Additionally, the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act requires the Secretary to provide training and support to VA hospital directors to help them improve their leadership skills and performance. This training will focus on areas such as effective communication, team building, and strategic planning. Overall, this bill is designed to enhance the quality of care and services provided by VA hospitals by ensuring that hospital directors are held to high standards of leadership and performance. By implementing a performance appraisal system and providing support and training to hospital directors, the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act aims to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of VA hospitals in serving our nation's veterans.

Congressional Summary of HR 293

VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish qualifications and related performance metrics for each human resources position within the Veterans Health Administration. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation and quality of such metrics and qualifications.

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Current Status of Bill HR 293

Bill HR 293 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2021. Bill HR 293 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2021.  Bill HR 293's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 293

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 293

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployee hiringEmployee performanceGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 293

VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance ActVA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance ActTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish qualifications for the human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance ActVA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 293

Mike Bost
Mike Bost
Illinois(Republican)

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