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VA Clinician Support Act: Boosting Pay, Recruitment, and Specialized Care for Veterans

This legislation aims to enhance the quality of healthcare for veterans by making employment at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) more competitive. It introduces higher salary caps and bonuses for doctors, nurses, and other critical medical specialists, facilitating their recruitment and retention. Additionally, it expands specialized geriatric care and provides new employee benefits, such such as covering licensing exam costs.
Key points
Higher pay limits and greater pay flexibility for VA physicians, dentists, optometrists, and podiatrists to attract critical medical staff.
VA police officers are included in the federal law enforcement retirement system, changing their retirement conditions and benefits.
Expansion of specialized geriatric care and training for staff treating veterans with dementia and Alzheimer's disease across all VA medical centers.
Payment of licensing examination costs for VA scholarship recipients, removing a financial barrier for new healthcare professionals.
VA employees can elect to receive a lump sum payment for unused annual leave accumulated during the public health emergency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_10
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_10.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Higher pay limits and greater pay flexibility for VA physicians, dentists, optometrists, and podiatrists to attract critical medical staff.
  • VA police officers are included in the federal law enforcement retirement system, changing their retirement conditions and benefits.
  • Expansion of specialized geriatric care and training for staff treating veterans with dementia and Alzheimer's disease across all VA medical centers.
  • Payment of licensing examination costs for VA scholarship recipients, removing a financial barrier for new healthcare professionals.
  • VA employees can elect to receive a lump sum payment for unused annual leave accumulated during the public health emergency.
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. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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