As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on May 1, 2024
By Fiscal Year, Millions of Dollars
2024
2024-2029
2024-2034
Direct Spending (Outlays)
not estimated
not estimated
not estimated
Revenues
0
0
0
Increase or Decrease (-) in the Deficit
not estimated
not estimated
not estimated
Spending Subject to Appropriation (Outlays)
not estimated
not estimated
not estimated
Increases net direct spending in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2035?
No
Statutory pay-as-you-go procedures apply?
Yes
Mandate Effects
Increases on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2035?
No
Contains intergovernmental mandate?
No
Contains private-sector mandate?
No
Summary
H.R. 6538 would expand the conditions of employment that are subject to collective bargaining for certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under current law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has broad authority to regulate the hours and conditions of employment for physicians, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors, registered nurses, physician assistants, and dental assistants employed by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Those employees are prohibited from collectively bargaining over matters pertaining to professional conduct or competence, peer review, and compensation. Under the bill, those employees could collectively bargain over compensation and challenge decisions affecting their compensation.
