H.R. 2545
EnactedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Became Public Law No: 117-96.
3/14/2022
Summary
This bill generally aligns the position of podiatrists with that of physicians for pay and grade purposes within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Additionally, the bill replaces the Director of Podiatric Service position with a Podiatric Medical Director to be responsible for the operation of the podiatric service at the VHA. Such director must be a qualified doctor of podiatric medicine.
Public Law • 3/14/2022
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Public Law 117-96
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Originated in the House
Introduced
April 14, 2021
Committee Review
April 15, 2021
Floor Debate
June 15, 2021
Passed Chamber
June 15, 2021
Other Chamber
March 8, 2022
President
March 11, 2022
Enacted into Law
March 14, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-96.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.