The Veteran Infection Prevention Act requires that sterile processing technicians at the Veterans Health Administration, who clean and sterilize medical equipment, hold professional certification from an accredited training institution within two years of being hired, except for entry-level positions. Current employees who lack this certification would have 18 months after the bill becomes law to meet the requirement, and the VA would be required to offer them scholarships to help them obtain certification. This certification mandate would expire on September 30, 2028, meaning it functions as a temporary measure rather than a permanent change. The bill also extends an existing limit on certain veterans' pension payments, pushing back the expiration date from January 31, 2033, to September 30, 2034. Overall, the legislation aims to improve infection control and patient safety at VA medical facilities by ensuring staff who sterilize equipment are properly trained and credentialed, while easing the transition for current workers through federal funding support.