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Qualifications and Pay Requirements for Medical Physicists at the Department of Veterans Affairs

The bill codifies requirements for the appointment, qualifications, and pay of therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It amends Title 38 of the United States Code to include these positions in pay and personnel structures.
Key points
Inclusion of therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists in appointment and personnel administration regulations within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Establishment of qualification requirements, including completion of post-graduate clinical training and board certification approved by the Secretary.
Addition of medical physicists to pay tables and grade structures under Title 38 of the United States Code.
Requirement for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report assessing the effects of pay changes and any cost changes to the Department.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3771
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3771.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Inclusion of therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists in appointment and personnel administration regulations within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Establishment of qualification requirements, including completion of post-graduate clinical training and board certification approved by the Secretary.
  • Addition of medical physicists to pay tables and grade structures under Title 38 of the United States Code.
  • Requirement for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report assessing the effects of pay changes and any cost changes to the Department.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

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.

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