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H.R. 1637: Protect Veteran Jobs Act

This bill, titled the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, aims to support veterans who have been removed from federal civil service positions. It focuses on two main provisions:

1. Reinstatement of Veterans

The bill allows individuals who are veterans and were involuntarily removed or dismissed without cause from their federal civil service positions during the period starting on January 20, 2025, until the bill is enacted, to be eligible for reinstatement. This means that these veterans can be reinstated to their previous jobs or offered other positions in civil service for which they are qualified.

2. Reporting Requirements for Agencies

The bill also requires federal executive branch agencies to report on the status of veteran employees who have been removed or dismissed. Agencies must submit a report to the relevant congressional committees within 60 days of the bill's enactment and then every three months thereafter. The reports are required to include:

  • The total number of veteran employees removed or dismissed during the reporting period.
  • The reasons given for each removal or dismissal.

This reporting obligation will remain in effect until January 20, 2029.

Definitions

In the context of this bill:

  • Appropriate Congressional Committees: Refers to specific committees in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, primarily focused on oversight and veterans' affairs.
  • Civil Service: Defined according to section 2101 of title 5, United States Code, which outlines the statutory definitions for civil service employment.
  • Veteran: Defined according to section 101 of title 38, United States Code, which gives the official criteria for what constitutes a veteran.

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Date Action
Feb. 26, 2025 Introduced in House
Feb. 26, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb. 26, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H866-867)

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