Senators Unveil Massive Bill That Would Change How VA Manages Its Workforce

Government Executive: Senators on Thursday unveiled a sweeping legislative package that would affect how the Veterans Affairs Department hires, fires, pays and manages its workforce of more than 300,000 employees.

The nearly 400-page omnibus bill, known as the Veterans First Act, would move senior health care executives into Title 38, allowing the VA secretary more flexibility in setting pay and disciplining those accused of poor performance or misconduct. The legislation also would expedite firing for all department employees by reducing the amount of time an employee has to respond to proposed disciplinary actions.

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