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Compassion for Vulnerable and Struggling Workers Act
3/18/2025, 4:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1597
Bill 119 HR 1597, also known as the "Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Restoration Act," aims to allow former civil service employees who were wrongfully terminated to enroll in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). This bill seeks to provide these individuals with access to the same health benefits that they would have received if they had not been wrongfully fired.
The bill does not specify the exact criteria for determining wrongful termination, but it is likely that individuals who were fired due to discrimination, retaliation, or other unlawful reasons would be eligible for enrollment in the FEHBP under this legislation.
In addition to allowing wrongfully terminated employees to enroll in the FEHBP, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although the specifics of these provisions are not outlined in the summary. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1597 aims to provide former civil service employees with access to important health benefits that they may have been unfairly denied due to wrongful termination. This legislation seeks to rectify the injustices faced by these individuals and ensure that they have the necessary support for their health and well-being.
The bill does not specify the exact criteria for determining wrongful termination, but it is likely that individuals who were fired due to discrimination, retaliation, or other unlawful reasons would be eligible for enrollment in the FEHBP under this legislation.
In addition to allowing wrongfully terminated employees to enroll in the FEHBP, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although the specifics of these provisions are not outlined in the summary. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1597 aims to provide former civil service employees with access to important health benefits that they may have been unfairly denied due to wrongful termination. This legislation seeks to rectify the injustices faced by these individuals and ensure that they have the necessary support for their health and well-being.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1597
Bill HR 1597 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1597 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025.  Bill HR 1597's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1597
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
29Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1597
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1597
To provide that former civil service employees who were wrongfully fired are eligible to enroll in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, and for other purposes.
To provide that former civil service employees who were wrongfully fired are eligible to enroll in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, and for other purposes.
Comments

Marilyn Briggs
1,138
1 year ago
So, like, I heard about this bill that's supposed to help out former civil service employees who got fired unfairly. I mean, that sounds good and all, but I'm not sure how I feel about it. Will this bill cost taxpayers more money? Will it affect my own health benefits? I'm just not sure about all the details on this one. 🤔
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1597
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