H.R. 1948 — rds

II 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1948 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 15, 2022Received AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021. 2. Modification of authorities on collective bargaining of employees of the Veterans Health Administration (a) In general Section 7422 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d); and (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (b). (b) Rule of construction The amendments made by subsection (a) may not be construed to affect the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding incentive pay and expedited hiring under section 706 of title 38, United States Code, or other similar provisions of law. Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2022.Cheryl L. Johnson,ClerkKevin F. McCumber,Deputy Clerk