Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]
In Committee
Summary
Strengthening accountability and transparency for VA health care contractors and VA physicians would be the bill's central aim. It would change how malpractice by non‑VA providers is handled, add reporting duties after adverse judgments, and set triggers for removal or discipline.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Stronger action against repeat bad providers
If enacted, the VA would have to stop using a non‑VA provider with five or more covered malpractice cases in five years. The VA would revoke the provider’s authorization at VA facilities and stop new contracts, with an appeal process for the provider. Within 30 days after a covered judgment that finds a non‑VA clinician negligent, the VA would have to notify state licensing boards and the National Practitioner Data Bank.
Discipline for VA staff after malpractice
If enacted, the VA’s Under Secretary would have to bring professional conduct charges when a VA clinician has three or more qualifying malpractice cases in five years that led to judgments or settlements against the United States. This could lead to discipline for that employee and tighter oversight for patients.
New VA malpractice notice and filing rules
If enacted, the VA would have to tell you within 45 days if your case involves a non‑VA contractor, including the provider’s name, role, and care given. If the VA sends this notice, the usual federal malpractice route would not apply, and you may need to use state court. You could not file the same malpractice case in both state and federal court. The bill would also spell out which cases count and require the VA to post clear claim steps and time limits online.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]
TX • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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