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Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act
10/17/2025, 11:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5734
The bill titled "Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress on October 10, 2025. The bill, designated as H.R. 5734, aims to provide hiring preferences for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Specific provisions within the bill focus on enhancing employment opportunities for these groups within the workforce. The bill encourages the inclusion and support of veterans and Americans with disabilities in the job market. More details and the official text of the bill can be accessed through the provided links to the bill's PDF version and the congressional website.
Congressional Summary of HR 5734
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act
This bill allows states and local jurisdictions to give a hiring preference (when hiring election workers to administer an election in the state or local jurisdiction) to veterans, individuals with a disability, and nonresident military spouses or dependents.
Further, the bill prohibits states and local jurisdictions from refusing to hire a nonresident military spouse or dependent as an election worker solely on the grounds that the individual does not maintain a place of residence in the state or local jurisdiction.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5734
Bill HR 5734 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 10, 2025. Bill HR 5734 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on October 10, 2025. Bill HR 5734's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of October 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5734
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5734
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5734
To clarify that a State or local jurisdiction may give preference to individuals who are veterans or individuals with a disability with respect to hiring election workers to administer an election in the State or local jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
To clarify that a State or local jurisdiction may give preference to individuals who are veterans or individuals with a disability with respect to hiring election workers to administer an election in the State or local jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5734
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