H.R. 6014: Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025, proposes new regulations regarding the rights of certain employees within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the United States.

Key Provisions

• Right to Representation: The bill stipulates that covered employees of the VA will have the right to be represented by a representative of their choice during any examination or investigative process that could lead to disciplinary action against them, provided they request such representation.
• Conditions for Representation: The right to representation is contingent upon two conditions:
  • The employee must believe that the examination may result in disciplinary action.
  • The employee must actively request representation.
• Definition of Covered Employees: The bill defines "covered employee" as individuals working in positions at the VA, excluding:
  • Senior executives as defined by existing regulations.
  • Individuals appointed under specific sections of the title.
  • Political appointees.
• Clerical Amendment: The bill also includes a clerical amendment to officially add the new section regarding the right to representation to the existing legal text of title 38 of the United States Code.

The intent of the bill is to ensure that employees who fear potential disciplinary action have the opportunity to seek representation during processes that could affect their employment status.

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