What does Preamble of Veteran Infection Prevention Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns sterile processing technicians within the Veterans Health Administration. It aims to require these technicians to hold an appropriate professional certification.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veteran Infection Prevention Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Veteran Infection Prevention Act.

What does PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR STERILE PROCESSING of Veteran Infection Prevention Act do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code, specifically section 7402(b), to establish a professional certification requirement for sterile processing technicians within the Veterans Health Administration. To be eligible for a sterile processing technician position (excluding entry-level positions), an individual must be certified by an accredited institution within two years of appointment. The amendment applies to current employees two years after the Act's enactment. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to offer scholarships to covered employees to obtain the necessary certification. Covered employees receiving scholarships must complete a two-year period of obligated service following certification. A 'covered employee' is defined as someone holding a sterile processing technician position within the Veterans Health Administration on the date of enactment who is not already certified.

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Veteran Infection Prevention Act

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)

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The bill mandates that sterile processing technicians within the Veterans Health Administration hold professional certifications from accredited institutions, with exceptions for entry-level positions.
Existing sterile processing technicians within the Veterans Health Administration who are not currently certified will have two years to obtain certification, and are eligible for scholarships to assist with this process.
Technicians receiving scholarships must commit to two years of obligated service after obtaining certification.

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