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Supporting veteran healthcare employment in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

New law helps veterans with medical experience find jobs within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program aims to identify and refer these individuals to potential employment, which can improve healthcare access for veterans and provide jobs for former service members.
Key points
Establishes a program to identify and refer service members with healthcare occupations for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Referrals to a VA recruiter can occur up to one year before separation from service.
The program does not guarantee employment but facilitates the job search process for veteran healthcare professionals.
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Print number: 117_S_894
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_894.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a program to identify and refer service members with healthcare occupations for employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Referrals to a VA recruiter can occur up to one year before separation from service.
  • The program does not guarantee employment but facilitates the job search process for veteran healthcare professionals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-67.

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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