VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 10 VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023 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.

3/14/2024, 11:13 AM

Summary of Bill S 10

The VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 10, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at supporting and improving the workforce within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The main goals of the CAREERS Act are to show appreciation for VA clinicians, recruit new talent, provide education and training opportunities, expand the workforce, and retain current employees. The bill recognizes the important role that VA clinicians play in providing quality care to our nation's veterans and seeks to address the challenges they face in their roles.

Specific provisions of the CAREERS Act include increasing funding for recruitment efforts, offering scholarships and loan repayment programs for individuals pursuing careers in VA healthcare, expanding training programs for current VA employees, and implementing initiatives to improve retention rates. Overall, the CAREERS Act aims to strengthen the VA workforce and ensure that veterans receive the high-quality care they deserve. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses key issues within the VA healthcare system and has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of our nation's veterans.

Congressional Summary of S 10

VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023

This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel matters and the training, recruitment, and retention of VA health care employees.

Among other requirements, the VA must

expand various staff training efforts and programs;
comply with certain notification and staffing requirements when a VA medical center director is on detail;
prescribe a system of pay for individuals appointed as directors of medical centers and directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks; and
establish a consolidated annual leave account for certain VA employees with restored leave during 2020, 2021, and 2022.

The bill also

authorizes the VA to waive pay limitations for employees of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who are performing mission critical work;
increases the maximum amount of incentive pay for pharmacist executives;
modifies the special pay authority for nurse executives and the administration of pay for VA physicians, podiatrists, optometrists, and dentists;
authorizes a waiver of certain licensure requirements for psychologists and mental health counselors in certain circumstances;
requires the Inspector General of the VA to study and report on the use of direct hire authority, the contributions made by the use of such authority, and any vulnerabilities or inconsistencies with respect to the use of such authority;
includes VA police officers as law enforcement officers for purposes of the federal retirement system; and
requires the Government Accountability Office to report on human resources modernization conducted by the VHA.

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Current Status of Bill S 10

Bill S 10 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2023. Bill S 10 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2023. Bill S 10's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of February 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 10

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 10

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMedical educationStudent aid and college costsWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 10

VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023A bill to improve the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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