Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R)
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
May 14, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that anyone hired as a sterile‑processing technician at the VA must become certified by an accredited program within two years, unless the position is deemed entry‑level. It also creates a scholarship program for current, uncertified technicians, tying the award to a two‑year service commitment after certification. The goal is to improve infection control and patient safety in VA hospitals.
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