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Equal Employment Rules for Department of Veterans Affairs Employees

This act aims to standardize the rules for removing, demoting, and suspending Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees with those applicable to other federal government employees. This means VA employees will be subject to the same disciplinary and appeal procedures as other federal officials, potentially impacting their job security and sense of fairness. It also restores previous disciplinary procedures for VA medical personnel, which may affect the quality of care for veterans.
Key points
Standardization of VA employee removal and disciplinary rules with general federal regulations.
Restoration of previous disciplinary procedures for VA medical personnel.
Strengthening protections for whistleblowers within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Print number: 118_HR_4906
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting VA Employees Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4906.

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 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Standardization of VA employee removal and disciplinary rules with general federal regulations.
  • Restoration of previous disciplinary procedures for VA medical personnel.
  • Strengthening protections for whistleblowers within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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