The RISE Act requires that non-citizen employees hired for positions in the Veterans Health Administration undergo background investigations before being appointed to their jobs. Currently, the law allows non-citizens to be appointed to VA health positions, but this bill adds a mandatory background check requirement for those hires. The legislation applies to all non-citizen appointees in the Veterans Health Administration, which operates VA hospitals and health facilities across the country. The bill does not specify new funding or implementation timelines, instead amending existing federal law to add this security screening step to the hiring process. This measure aims to enhance safety and security protocols at VA medical facilities by ensuring all non-citizen hires are vetted before starting work.
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