Bill would strip VA's fast-track firing authority and restore standard federal worker protections
In committeeH.R. 932Latest action
Sponsor: Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Representative · PA
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Official title: Protecting VA Employees Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 932 repeals 2017 rules giving the VA easier power to fire or demote staff, returning VA employees to standard federal protections.
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What does this do?
HR 932 would repeal a 2017 law that gave the Department of Veterans Affairs special authority to fire, demote, or suspend employees faster and with fewer protections than other federal workers have. It would return VA employees to the same standard federal employment rules that apply across all government agencies. The bill also restores pre-2017 disciplinary and grievance procedures specific to Veterans Health Administration medical staff, such as doctors and nurses.
Who does it affect?
VA employees are most directly affected, particularly clinical staff at the Veterans Health Administration, who currently have fewer appeal rights than other federal workers. Veterans who receive care at VA facilities could be indirectly affected, as changes to VA staffing rules can influence staffing levels and workplace conditions.
Why does it matter?
If enacted, VA employees would regain stronger job protections and appeal rights comparable to those of other federal government workers. Changes to how VA staff can be disciplined or removed may affect staffing levels and working conditions at VA facilities.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 6, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.