at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: Subchapter IV—LABOR MANAGEMENT 751. Records on use of official time. 752. Limitations on use of official time for certain purposes and individuals. 753. Termination of collection of dues. . 3. Required probationary period for new employees of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Probationary period (1) In general Chapter 7 of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after section 717 the following new section: 718. Probationary period for employees (a) In general Notwithstanding sections 3321 and 3393(d) of title 5, the appointment of a covered employee shall become final only after such employee has served a probationary period of two years. (b) Covered employees For purposes of this section, a covered employee is— (1) any individual— (A) appointed to a permanent position within the competitive service at the Department