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Enhanced Union Rights for Veterans Health Administration Employees

This act aims to modify collective bargaining rules for employees of the Veterans Health Administration. This means these employees may gain more influence over their working conditions through unions, potentially leading to better employment terms and benefits. These changes could impact the quality of healthcare provided to veterans.
Key points
The act removes existing restrictions on collective bargaining for veterans' healthcare employees.
Employees of the Veterans Health Administration will have greater freedom to negotiate working conditions with unions.
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Print number: 117_S_771
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_771.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act removes existing restrictions on collective bargaining for veterans' healthcare employees.
  • Employees of the Veterans Health Administration will have greater freedom to negotiate working conditions with unions.
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. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

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 2026-01-02.

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