Bill · H.R. 657· House(119-HR-657)
VA CPE Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 3/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Brownley
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``VA CPE Modernization Act,'' aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburses health care professionals for continuing professional education expenses. It establishes specific yearly reimbursement limits for various medical roles. These include physicians, dentists, and nurses, as well as psychologists and social workers. The Secretary is also granted the authority to adjust these dollar amounts over time.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
By funding the continuing education of VA staff, the bill supports the long-term quality of healthcare services available to veterans.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill provides financial support for the continuing education of VA healthcare professionals, which helps maintain the quality of care provided to veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The bill improves the professional standing and education of healthcare providers within the VA system, benefiting the overall quality of veteran healthcare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Support for Full-Time Professionals: The bill provides reimbursement for expenses incurred for continuing professional education for certain full-time health care professionals at the Department of Veterans Affairs (Section 2(a)).
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Specific Reimbursement for Physicians and Nurses: Physicians, dentists, podiatrists, registered nurses, and physician assistants can receive up to $2,000 per year for their education expenses (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Specific Reimbursement for Support Staff: Psychologists, licensed practical or vocational nurses, medical technologists, diagnostic radiologic technologists, or social workers can also receive up to $2,000 per year (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Flexibility for Future Increases: The Secretary has the power to adjust the dollar amounts, provided the reimbursement does not fall below $2,000 per year, allowing for potential increases in the future (Section 2(a)(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens described within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Val HoyleDemocrat · Oregon
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California