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Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act
12/27/2024, 10:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1256
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1256
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1256
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1256
Comments
Jonathan Harmon
11 months ago
I'm thrilled about this bill passing! It's about time we see some real change in the Veterans Health Administration. This bill will improve leadership and accountability within the VA, ensuring our veterans receive the care they deserve. Long term, this will have a positive impact on the lives of our veterans and their families.
Antonella Feldman
11 months ago
This new thing is gonna mess everything up for us. I don't like it at all. Veterans are the ones who will benefit from this.
