Retain Skilled Veterans Act

1/18/2024, 6:02 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 939

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).

Current Status of Bill HR 939

Bill HR 939 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HR 939 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023.  Bill HR 939's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 939

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 939

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 939

Retain Skilled Veterans ActRetain Skilled Veterans ActTo 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.
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