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Easier Hiring for Veterans' Healthcare Staff

This act aims to simplify the hiring of medical personnel for veterans' facilities. It allows for faster staffing of positions and potentially better access to healthcare for veterans, by removing certain employment barriers and enabling the hiring of doctors before residency completion.
Key points
Non-compete agreements with private facilities will not apply to doctors hired by veterans' facilities, making it easier for them to change jobs.
Doctors hired by veterans' facilities who benefit from this change must work there for at least one year or until their previous non-compete agreement ends.
Veterans' facilities can conditionally hire doctors before they complete their full residency training, giving them two years to meet all requirements.
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Print number: 117_HR_3401
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Hiring Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3401.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Non-compete agreements with private facilities will not apply to doctors hired by veterans' facilities, making it easier for them to change jobs.
  • Doctors hired by veterans' facilities who benefit from this change must work there for at least one year or until their previous non-compete agreement ends.
  • Veterans' facilities can conditionally hire doctors before they complete their full residency training, giving them two years to meet all requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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