Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-27T10:38:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1256 Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act 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.

12/27/2024, 10:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1256

The Bill 118 hr 1256, also known as the Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act, aims to improve the leadership within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The bill focuses on enhancing the accountability and effectiveness of VHA leadership in order to better serve our nation's veterans.

Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a leadership development program for VHA employees in leadership positions. This program will provide training and resources to help VHA leaders effectively manage and improve the quality of care provided to veterans.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct an annual assessment of VHA leadership to identify areas for improvement and ensure that leaders are held accountable for their performance. This assessment will help to ensure that VHA leaders are meeting the needs of veterans and providing high-quality care. Overall, the Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act aims to strengthen the leadership within the VHA in order to better serve our nation's veterans and improve the quality of care they receive.

Congressional Summary of HR 1256

Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act

This bill modifies certain restrictions on appointments in the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, the bill limits the term of the Under Secretary for Health to five years. (Currently, there is no term limit.)

The bill also removes the cap on the number of Assistant Under Secretaries for Health, and provides that the VA may appoint as many as it determines are necessary. Additionally, the bill removes certain requirements for appointing Assistant Under Secretaries for Health (e.g., the requirement that at least one appointee must be a qualified doctor of dental surgery or dental medicine).

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Current Status of Bill HR 1256

Bill HR 1256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1256 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1256's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 795. as of December 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1256

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1256

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Department of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1256

Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation ActVeterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation ActTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to the appointment of the Under Secretary of Health and Assistant Under Secretaries of Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1256

Frank J. Mrvan

Indiana(Democrat)

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