VA CPE Modernization Act

# VA CPE Modernization Act Summary **What It Does** This bill would expand and update the Department of Veterans Affairs' program that pays for continuing professional education (CPE) for its health care workers. Currently, the VA only reimburses board-certified physicians and dentists for these educational expenses. The bill would extend this benefit to other full-time VA health care professionals, such as registered nurses, and would remove the requirement that professionals be board-certified to receive reimbursement. It would also increase the funding available for physicians and dentists, with a minimum guarantee of $2,000 per year per position. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects VA health care workers who want to pursue ongoing professional education and training.

It would also indirectly benefit veterans by potentially improving the quality and expertise of the VA health care workforce. The VA budget would need to accommodate the expanded reimbursement program. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken on it at this time.