H.R. 1948 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021
H.R. 1948 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 16, 2021, sponsored by Mark Takano with 218 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 218
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021 This bill repeals provisions excluding any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence; peer review; or the establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation from the applicability of collective bargaining rights for Veterans Health Administration employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Takano (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 216 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 15, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Dec 15, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 15, 2022 · Passed219–201
Every roll call vote on this bill
- VA Employee Fairness ActHouse · Dec 15, 2022
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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