What does Preamble of HR 3489 do?

This bill amends title 38, United States Code It codifies requirements for therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists The bill affects the Department of Veterans Affairs It covers appointment, qualifications, and pay for medical physicists The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3489 do?

This Act has a short title The short title is specified

What does TREATMENT OF THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PHYSICISTS OF THE DEPARTMENT of HR 3489 do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to address the treatment of therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It establishes qualifications for appointment to therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicist positions, requiring post-graduate clinical training and board certification. The section modifies pay scales and personnel administration procedures to include therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists. It updates various sections related to pay for physicians, podiatrists, therapeutic medical physicists, diagnostic medical physicists, and dentists. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to submit a report to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs within one year of the Act’s enactment, detailing the effects of pay increases and any changes to costs.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act — HR. 3489

Last updated: 6/6/2025 · Introduced: 5/19/2025

Author: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)

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The bill establishes qualifications for therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicist positions within the Department of Veterans Affairs, requiring post-graduate clinical training and board certification.
It modifies pay scales and personnel administration procedures to include therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists, updating pay scales for these positions.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment, detailing the effects of pay increases and any changes to costs.

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