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New Rules for VA Medical Centers: Ensuring Leadership Stability

This act introduces new rules for managing VA medical centers to ensure leadership continuity and stability. It limits the temporary reassignment of medical center directors, aiming to improve the quality of healthcare for veterans by keeping experienced leaders in their positions.
Key points
Limits the temporary reassignment of VA medical center directors to ensure stable leadership.
Requires an acting director to be appointed within 120 days if the current director is absent, ensuring continuous operation.
Mandates informing Congress about any director changes, increasing transparency and oversight.
Directors must return to their positions or be replaced within 180 days, unless an investigation is ongoing or a waiver is granted.
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Print number: 118_HR_693
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VACANT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_693.

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 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limits the temporary reassignment of VA medical center directors to ensure stable leadership.
  • Requires an acting director to be appointed within 120 days if the current director is absent, ensuring continuous operation.
  • Mandates informing Congress about any director changes, increasing transparency and oversight.
  • Directors must return to their positions or be replaced within 180 days, unless an investigation is ongoing or a waiver is granted.
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. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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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