H.R. 2545 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2545 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 14, 2021, sponsored by Brad R. Wenstrup with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-96
What it does
This bill generally aligns the position of podiatrists with that of physicians for pay and grade purposes within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Additionally, the bill replaces the Director of Podiatric Service position with a Podiatric Medical Director to be responsible for the operation of the podiatric service at the VHA. Such director must be a qualified doctor of podiatric medicine.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brad R. Wenstrup (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2021
- Passed the HouseJun 15, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 7, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMar 11, 2022
- Became lawMar 14, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-96. (Mar 14, 2022)
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