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Improving Veterans' Healthcare: Workforce Recruitment and Support

This act aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare for veterans, especially in rural areas. It introduces changes in recruitment, training, and compensation for medical staff to ensure better services and reduce waiting times. Citizens can expect a more efficient healthcare system for veterans.
Key points
Improved Healthcare Access: A national plan for recruiting medical staff to veterans' facilities, especially in rural areas, will be developed to reduce wait times and improve access to doctors.
Support for Medical Professionals: The act facilitates hiring specialists by covering licensing exam costs and allowing buyouts of service contracts in exchange for employment at veterans' facilities.
Training and Development: Training programs for staff will be expanded, particularly in care for older veterans and those with dementia, leading to higher quality services.
Increased Hiring Flexibility: Changes in pay and hiring regulations will allow for faster staffing of critical positions, including during emergencies.
Greater Transparency: Information on vacancies and employment within the Department of Veterans Affairs will be publicly available, increasing public oversight.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4156
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2022-05-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Workforce Improvement, Support, and Expansion (WISE) Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4156.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved Healthcare Access: A national plan for recruiting medical staff to veterans' facilities, especially in rural areas, will be developed to reduce wait times and improve access to doctors.
  • Support for Medical Professionals: The act facilitates hiring specialists by covering licensing exam costs and allowing buyouts of service contracts in exchange for employment at veterans' facilities.
  • Training and Development: Training programs for staff will be expanded, particularly in care for older veterans and those with dementia, leading to higher quality services.
  • Increased Hiring Flexibility: Changes in pay and hiring regulations will allow for faster staffing of critical positions, including during emergencies.
  • Greater Transparency: Information on vacancies and employment within the Department of Veterans Affairs will be publicly available, increasing public oversight.
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 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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