H.R. 9463, also known as the “Recruitment Improvement for Service Excellence at VA Hospitals Act” or the “RISE Act,” aims to change the rules for hiring non-citizens in the Veterans Health Administration. It requires that non-citizen appointees undergo background checks...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9463 wants to make sure that people who are not U.S. citizens get a background check before they can work at Veterans Hospitals, to keep everyone safe and secure.