Hire Veterans Act

3/13/2025, 3:23 PM
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 1242, also known as the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, aims to create a pilot program within the Office of Personnel Management. This program will focus on identifying and referring veterans for potential employment opportunities within Federal land management agencies. The goal of this bill is to provide more job opportunities for veterans within the federal government, specifically in roles related to managing and protecting federal lands.

The pilot program will be designed to help veterans transition from military service to civilian employment by connecting them with job opportunities in federal land management agencies. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management will be responsible for establishing and overseeing this program.

In addition to creating job opportunities for veterans, the bill also aims to support the conservation and management of federal lands by ensuring that these agencies have access to a pool of qualified and experienced candidates. Overall, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act seeks to support veterans in their transition to civilian life while also benefiting federal land management agencies by providing them with a diverse and skilled workforce.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 1242
Introduced on
2025-02-12
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/12/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 1242, also known as the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, aims to create a pilot program within the Office of Personnel Management. This program will focus on identifying and referring veterans for potential employment opportunities within Federal land management agencies. The goal of this bill is to provide more job opportunities for veterans within the federal government, specifically in roles related to managing and protecting federal lands.

The pilot program will be designed to help veterans transition from military service to civilian employment by connecting them with job opportunities in federal land management agencies. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management will be responsible for establishing and overseeing this program.

In addition to creating job opportunities for veterans, the bill also aims to support the conservation and management of federal lands by ensuring that these agencies have access to a pool of qualified and experienced candidates. Overall, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act seeks to support veterans in their transition to civilian life while also benefiting federal land management agencies by providing them with a diverse and skilled workforce.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to establish a pilot program to identify and refer veterans for potential employment with Federal land management agencies, and for other purposes.

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Member:  
Elijah Crane
Member:  
Paul A. Gosar
Member:  
Mike Levin
Committee:  
Agriculture
Committee:  
Natural Resources
Committee:  
Oversight and Accountability

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Latest Action2/12/2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fal...