arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Modifying Collective Bargaining Authorities for Veterans Health Administration Employees

This Act amends authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) by striking specific subsections in title 38, United States Code. These changes do not affect the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authorities regarding incentive pay and expedited hiring.
Key points
Amends Section 7422 of title 38, United States Code, by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d), thereby modifying collective bargaining authorities.
Includes a rule of construction ensuring the amendments do not affect authorities regarding incentive pay and expedited hiring.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024
Print number: HR 9855
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-3-pro-preview
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch
Summary & Status

Key Questions about Modifying Collective Bargaining Authorities for Veterans Health Administration Employees

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 9855.

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 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Amends Section 7422 of title 38, United States Code, by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d), thereby modifying collective bargaining authorities.
  • Includes a rule of construction ensuring the amendments do not affect authorities regarding incentive pay and expedited hiring.

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. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39].

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 2025-12-30.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 9855

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

CATEGORIES

Labor Health