H.R.8052

Veteran Infection Prevention Act

Introduced·3/24/26

Veteran Infection Prevention Act requires Veterans Health Administration sterile processing technicians to hold professional certification.

The Veteran Infection Prevention Act mandates that sterile processing technicians in the Veterans Health Administration must hold an appropriate professional certification. The bill also requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award a scholarship to eligible employees for certification. The certification requirement applies to employees two years after the enactment of this Act.

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Calendar

May 14

2:00 PM

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Hearing

Apr 15

2:15 PM

House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing

History

May 14

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 14

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

Apr 15

House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held