H.R. 3767: Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act of 2025, aims to make changes to the existing Health Professionals Scholarship Program under title 38 of the United States Code. The key provisions of the bill include the following:

Employment Time Frame

The bill establishes a specific time frame within which participants of the Health Professionals Scholarship Program must be offered employment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically:

• Participants must receive an employment contract within 90 days after completing their coursework.
• The contract will be for a full-time clinical position at a VA facility that has a significant need for their profession, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• The employment contract will include a competitive salary and benefits package that aligns with the standards of the Department.

Reporting Requirements

The bill also imposes specific reporting requirements on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The Secretary must:

• Provide a report detailing the implementation of the employment provisions specified in the bill to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in both the Senate and House of Representatives.
• These reports must be submitted within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and then again every 180 days until a specified termination date.
• The reports would continue until September 30, 2027, at which point the requirement for these reports would end.

Overall Goals

The overarching goal of this bill is to enhance the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in the VA system by ensuring that scholarships provided to participants result in swift employment in areas of critical need. This is intended to improve access to healthcare services for veterans.

Targeted Professionals

The bill primarily focuses on professionals in the healthcare field who benefit from the Health Professionals Scholarship Program. This includes a range of medical providers who may serve veterans in various capacities.

Legislative Process

This bill was introduced by Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona, along with Ms. Budzinski, and currently remains under consideration in the House of Representatives, specifically referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Potential Impact

The bill would significantly impact how quickly healthcare professionals can start their careers within the Department of Veterans Affairs after completing their education, potentially leading to improved healthcare access for veterans.

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