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Protect Veteran Jobs Act
3/26/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1637
Bill 119 HR 1637, also known as the "Veteran Federal Employee Reinstatement Act," aims to reinstate veteran federal employees who have been fired from their positions. The bill also requires executive branch agencies of the federal government to provide reports on the number of veteran employees who have been terminated from their agencies.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that veterans who have served our country are given fair treatment in the federal workforce. By reinstating veteran employees who have been unjustly fired, the bill seeks to provide them with the opportunity to continue their service to the government.
Additionally, the requirement for executive branch agencies to report on the number of veteran employees who have been fired is intended to increase transparency and accountability within the federal government. By tracking and reporting on these numbers, agencies can be held accountable for their treatment of veteran employees. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1637 aims to support and protect veteran federal employees, while also promoting transparency and accountability within the federal government.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that veterans who have served our country are given fair treatment in the federal workforce. By reinstating veteran employees who have been unjustly fired, the bill seeks to provide them with the opportunity to continue their service to the government.
Additionally, the requirement for executive branch agencies to report on the number of veteran employees who have been fired is intended to increase transparency and accountability within the federal government. By tracking and reporting on these numbers, agencies can be held accountable for their treatment of veteran employees. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1637 aims to support and protect veteran federal employees, while also promoting transparency and accountability within the federal government.
Congressional Summary of HR 1637
Protect Veteran Jobs Act
This bill provides reinstatement eligibility to veterans who were involuntarily removed or otherwise dismissed without cause from civil service positions from January 20, 2025, through the date of enactment of this bill. Such veterans must be eligible for reinstatement to their former positions or any other civil service positions for which they are qualified.
Each executive branch agency must regularly report through January 20, 2029, to Congress regarding veteran employees who were removed or otherwise dismissed from the agency, including the total number of employees removed and the reasons for the dismissals.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1637
Bill HR 1637 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1637 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1637'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 1637
Total Number of Sponsors
12Democrat Sponsors
12Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
436Democrat Cosponsors
436Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1637
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1637
To reinstate veteran Federal employees, to require reports from executive branch agencies of the Federal Government on the number of veteran employees fired from such agencies, and for other purposes.
To reinstate veteran Federal employees, to require reports from executive branch agencies of the Federal Government on the number of veteran employees fired from such agencies, and for other purposes.
Comments
Matheo Lassiter
745
1 year ago
I'm not sure about this bill. It seems like it could have some unintended consequences.
Ezra Hines
791
1 year ago
This bill gonna mess up everything for us vets. How will it really help us in the long run?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1637
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