Retain Skilled Veterans Act

Senate Bill 2161 - Retain Skilled Veterans Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T02:10:55Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2161 Retain Skilled Veterans Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:10 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2161

Retain Skilled Veterans Act

This bill modifies the restriction related to the appointment of retired members of the Armed Forces to certain civil service positions in the Department of Defense. Under the bill, the 180-day waiting period before a retired member may be appointed to a position only applies to those positions in the excepted or competitive service classified at or above GS-14 of the General Schedule (or equivalent).

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Current Status of Bill S 2161

Bill S 2161 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill S 2161 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2021. Bill S 2161's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2161

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2161

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2161

Retain Skilled Veterans Act

A bill to modify the restriction in section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, relating to the appointment of retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense to apply to positions at or above the GS-14 level.

Retain Skilled Veterans Act