Bill · H.R. 2640· House(119-HR-2640)
Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/11/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Morgan Luttrell
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code regarding health care accountability. The bill seeks to ensure that certain health care contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs are subject to Federal tort claims laws. It also establishes protocols for notifying individuals about the involvement of non-Department providers in their care. Additionally, the act introduces measures to revoke authorizations for providers with repeated negligence claims. Finally, it aims to improve the accountability of physicians employed by the Department.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates transparency regarding non-Department provider involvement in care.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
Veterans benefit from increased provider accountability and transparency in their care.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+6
The bill enhances accountability and transparency for medical providers within the VA system.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency for Patients: The Secretary must provide individuals or their estates with specific information regarding a non-Department provider's involvement in their care, including the provider's full name and the nature of the services, within 45 days of notice (Section 2(a)(1)(A) and (B)).
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Enhanced Accountability for Negligent Contractors: If a non-Department provider is involved in five or more covered cases of alleged malpractice or negligence within a five-year period, the Secretary is required to revoke their authorization to provide care at Department facilities (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(i)).
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Reporting of Professional Misconduct: The Secretary is required to notify State licensing entities and the National Practitioner Data Bank when a judgment is entered against the United States that concludes a non-Department employee committed negligence or malpractice (Section 2(b)(h)).
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Public Access to Rights and Procedures: The Department must publish an explanation on its website regarding the rights of individuals, including how to file administrative claims and the circumstances under which civil actions may be filed (Section 2(b)(i)).
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Improved Accountability for Department Physicians: The Under Secretary is directed to bring charges against employees accused of negligence or malpractice in three or more separate actions within a five-year period that resulted in a judgment or settlement (Section 2(c)(1)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitations on Legal Proceedings: A civil action or proceeding arising from alleged malpractice or negligence of a non-Department provider cannot be brought in both a State court and a Federal court (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Improves Due Process+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 4/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House