Costa Supports Legislation to Enhance Veterans' Health Care Services

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Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16) and Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced H.R. 3956, the VA Health Center Management Stability and Improvement Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop and submit a plan to Congress to hire qualified permanent directors for the medical centers that currently do not have permanent leadership.

"VA medical centers, including the Fresno VA hospital, are operating without a permanent director, and that could be a disadvantage for hospital staff and the veterans they serve," said Rep. Costa. "The Fresno VA hospital works diligently to serve our Valley veterans, but the constant rotation of acting directors is not good for long-term planning and staff morale. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance health care services provided to veterans by improving management at VA medical centers here in California and across the country. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House, Senate, and Administration to get this bill passed and signed into law."

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