A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Secretary's authority to make temporary appointments of certain health care personnel employed in the Veterans Health Services and Research Administration.

Summary

Extends the authorized length of temporary employment appointments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of certain health-care personnel from one to two years for persons who have successfully completed a full course of training as a nurse, physical therapist, practical or vocational nurse, occupational therapist, or pharmacist in a recognized school approved by the Secretary and for whom registration or licensure in a State or certification by a national board recognized by the Secretary is pending. Allows a student who has such a temporary appointment and who is pursuing an academic program leading to an appropriate degree in such a field of study to be reappointed by the Secretary for a period not to exceed the duration of the student's academic program.

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Timeline

1. 3 April 1990

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 April 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 April 1990

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Sponsors

• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
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