Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8052

Veteran Infection Prevention Act

VA Health: Certification for Medical Equipment Cleaners

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for review. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by committee members. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

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While veteran safety is a popular topic, many specific workforce bills like this one struggle to get a full vote unless they are added to a larger package of laws.

Key Points

This bill requires staff who clean and sterilize medical tools at VA hospitals to get professional certification. This helps make sure that surgical equipment is safe and free of germs to prevent infections in veterans.
Most new hires would need to earn this certification within two years of starting their job. This requirement does not apply to people in starting positions who are just beginning their training.
Current employees who do not have the certification yet would also have two years to get it. The government would pay for their training through a special scholarship program.
Any worker who uses the scholarship must agree to keep working for the VA for two years after they get certified. This ensures the VA keeps its trained staff and gets a return on the investment in their education.

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Milestones

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Mar 24, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 24, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veteran Infection Prevention Act

Bill NumberHR 8052

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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