To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that a sterile processing technician of the Veterans Health Administration holds an appropriate professional certification, and for other purposes

**Who it affects:** - Veterans receiving medical care at VA hospitals and clinics - Current VHA sterile processing technicians who may need to obtain certification - Future job applicants for these positions **What would change:** VA medical facilities would be required to employ only certified sterile processing technicians. This could mean: - Current employees might need to get certified to keep their jobs - New hiring requirements for these positions - Potentially improved safety and quality standards for medical equipment sterilization - Better assurance that medical instruments are properly cleaned and safe for veteran patients The bill is currently under review in congressional committee and has not yet become law.