H.R. 5721
Referred to CommitteeVA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/17/2022 • Senate
Summary
VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021 or the VIPER Act of 2021
This bill addresses research activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), particularly those within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the VHA's Office of Research and Development to serve veterans through a full spectrum of research, technology transfer, and application.
The bill exempts VA research activities from the Paperwork Reduction Act, including research conducted via the Office of Research and Development
The bill also waives certain time limitations and other restrictions related to individuals who perform research for the VA under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program.
The VA is authorized to appoint statisticians, economists, data scientists, and other professionals within the VHA.
Passed House • 11/17/2022
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
October 25, 2021
Committee Review
November 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Floor Debate
November 14, 2022
Passed Chamber
November 17, 2022
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