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To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

USA119th CongressHR-9406| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2026
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Tony Wied (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ability to recruit and retain essential healthcare professionals. It achieves this by eliminating the existing numerical cap on the waivers that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for certain pay limitations. The bill specifically amends section 7431(e)(6) of title 38, United States Code, by striking the subparagraph that imposes this limitation. By removing this restriction, the VA Secretary will gain greater flexibility to offer competitive compensation to critical medical staff. This measure is intended to improve the VA's capacity to fill vital healthcare positions and ultimately enhance the quality and accessibility of care for veterans.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 6, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

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  • S 119-3466: Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

USA119th CongressHR-9406| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2026
This legislative proposal aims to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ability to recruit and retain essential healthcare professionals. It achieves this by eliminating the existing numerical cap on the waivers that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for certain pay limitations. The bill specifically amends section 7431(e)(6) of title 38, United States Code, by striking the subparagraph that imposes this limitation. By removing this restriction, the VA Secretary will gain greater flexibility to offer competitive compensation to critical medical staff. This measure is intended to improve the VA's capacity to fill vital healthcare positions and ultimately enhance the quality and accessibility of care for veterans.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 6, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Tony Wied (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-3466: Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted