RISE Act

The RISE Act (HR 9463) requires that non-citizen employees hired at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospitals undergo background investigations before being appointed. This applies specifically to non-citizen appointees in VHA positions, directly affecting their hiring process. The bill amends existing law to mandate this background check as a prerequisite for employment, adding a new requirement to Section 7407(a) of Title 38. It creates a concrete policy change in VA hiring procedures without altering other employment standards.