Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act

# Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act (HR 3489) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would adjust pay restrictions for medical physicists working at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Medical physicists are specialized scientists who work in healthcare settings managing radiation equipment and ensuring patient safety during cancer treatments and diagnostic imaging. Currently, federal salary caps limit how much the VA can pay these specialists, which the bill's supporters argue makes it difficult to recruit and retain qualified professionals. **Who It Affects** The primary beneficiaries would be medical physicists employed by the VA and the millions of veterans who receive medical care through VA facilities.

If the bill passes, the VA would have more flexibility to offer competitive salaries to attract and keep experienced medical physicists, potentially improving the quality of radiation-based medical services available to veterans. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. This means it is still in the early stages of the legislative process and may be debated, modified, or referred to additional committees before any final vote occurs.