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H.R. 3261: VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025

This bill, known as the VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025, aims to make changes to the laws governing collective bargaining for employees in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Here is a breakdown of what it would do:

Short Title

The bill can be referred to as the "VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025."

Modification of Collective Bargaining Authorities

The bill proposes amendments to Section 7422 of Title 38 in the United States Code, which governs the collective bargaining rights for VHA employees.

Removal of Subsections: The bill seeks to remove subsections (b), (c), and (d) from this section, which likely detail specific limitations or structures related to collective bargaining.
Redesignation: After the removal of those subsections, the existing subsection (e) will be redesignated as subsection (b).

Rule of Construction

The amendments introduced by this bill explicitly state that they do not change the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs concerning certain aspects, such as:

Incentive Pay: The ability to offer incentive pay to employees.
Expedited Hiring: The capacity for faster hiring practices under Section 706 of Title 38 or similar laws.

Overall Impact

The overall intent of this bill appears to be simplifying or altering existing rules governing how collective bargaining is conducted for employees within the Veterans Health Administration, allowing for potential changes in the bargaining process while preserving certain authorities related to pay and hiring practices.