Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 771

Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021

This bill repeals provisions excluding any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence; peer review; or the establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation from the applicability of collective bargaining rights for Veterans Health Administration employees.

Current Status of Bill S 771

Bill S 771 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2021. Bill S 771 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2021.  Bill S 771's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 771

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 771

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelLabor-management relationsVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 771

Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021
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