Bills/119th Congress · House

H.R. 9406

Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Sponsor

DJosh Harder· California

Introduced

June 23, 2026

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.June 23, 2026

Full text of the bill

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H.R. 9406 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9406

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the 
number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 23, 2026

Mr. Harder of California (for himself and Mr. Wied) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs

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A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the 
number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON WAIVER FOR PAY OF CRITICAL 
HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 
AFFAIRS.

Section 7431(e)(6) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subparagraph (D); and
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as 
subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), respectively.
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Plain-language analysis

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In plain terms

This bill changes a law related to the pay of certain health care workers in the Department of Veterans Affairs. It removes the limit on how many waivers the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can give for pay restrictions. This means more health care personnel can potentially receive higher pay if needed. The bill aims to help attract and retain critical health care staff.

Hidden provisions

SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON WAIVER FOR PAY OF CRITICAL HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay limitations
This provision is significant because it directly affects how many health care workers can be compensated above the usual pay limits.

Questionable / off-intent provisions

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Junk / unrelated provisions

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