HR 2545 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

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.

Introduced 2021-04-14· Sponsored by Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 117-96.(2022-03-14)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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H.R. 2545, a bill 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

May 18, 2021

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on May 4, 2021

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats
Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]IN
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]NY
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]IL