United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3956 — VA Health Center Management Stability and Improvement Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

VA Health Center Management Stability and Improvement Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) develop and implement a plan to hire highly qualified directors for each VA medical center that lacks a permanent director, and (2) prioritize such hiring for the medical centers that have been without a permanent director for the longest periods. The plan shall include: (1) a hiring deadline; (2) identification of possible hiring impediments; and (3) identification of opportunities to promote and train candidates from within the VA for senior executive positions, including medical center directors. (Sec. 4) The VA shall ensure that the director of each VA medical facility annually certifies that the facility is in full compliance with all provisions of law and regulations relating to scheduling appointments for veterans hospital care and medical services. The VA may not waive any applicable provision of such laws or regulations. If unable to make such certification, the director shall provide the VA with an explanation of noncompliance and a description of compliance actions being taken. If a director does not make a certification for any year, each covered official may not receive specified awards or bonuses during the subsequent year. A covered official is the: (1) director, (2) chief of staff, (3) associate director, (4) associate director for patient care, and (5) deputy chief of staff. (Sec. 5) The VA shall ensure that its directives and policies apply uniformly to each VA office or facility.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2918-2919)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3956.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2918-2920)

  7. Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  11. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  15. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3956 do?
VA Health Center Management Stability and Improvement Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) develop and implement a plan to hire highly qualified directors for each VA medical center that lacks a permanent director, and (2) prioritize such hiring for the medical centers that have been without a permanent director for the longest periods. The plan shall include: (1) a hiring deadline; (2) identification of possible hiring impediments; and (3) identification of opportunities to promote and train candidates from within the VA for senior executive positions, including medical center directors. (Sec. 4) The VA shall ensure that the director of each VA medical facility annually certifies that the facility is in full compliance with all provisions of law and regulations relating to scheduling appointments for veterans hospital care and medical services. The VA may not waive any applicable provision of such laws or regulations. If unable to make such certification, the director shall provide the VA with an explanation of noncompliance and a description of compliance actions being taken. If a director does not make a certification for any year, each covered official may not receive specified awards or bonuses during the subsequent year. A covered official is the: (1) director, (2) chief of staff, (3) associate director, (4) associate director for patient care, and (5) deputy chief of staff. (Sec. 5) The VA shall ensure that its directives and policies apply uniformly to each VA office or facility.
Who sponsors HR 3956?
HR 3956 is sponsored by Mike Bost (R).
What is the current status of HR 3956?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3956?
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