Requires Certification for VA Sterile Processing Technicians
Requires Certification for VA Sterile Processing Technicians
IntroducedMarch 24, 2026
In House1 month ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Armed Forces and National SecurityEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLicensing and registrationsVeterans' medical care
Why This Matters
This bill requires that all sterile processing technicians in the Veterans Health Administration hold a professional certification within specified timeframes.
If you work as a sterile processing technician for the Veterans Health Administration, you must get certified within 18 months after this bill passes.
Who this affects
Veterans Health Administration employees · Sterile processing technicians
What it costs
The bill would reduce pension payments by $19 million from 2026 to 2036 and provide $2 million for scholarships through 2028. Congressional Budget Office
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires sterile processing technicians at the Veterans Health Administration to obtain certification within two years of being hired.
2Current employees must be certified within 18 months of the bill's enactment.
3The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will provide scholarships for current employees to obtain this certification.
