Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2017Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1001
Veterans Federal Hiring Protection Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2017)
Veterans Federal Hiring Protection Act of 2017
This bill declares that notwithstanding any presidential action to prevent a federal agency from filling or creating federal civilian employee positions, an agency may appoint an individual to such a position that will be filled by an individual who is a preference eligible veteran, disabled veteran, or a specified relative of a veteran.
What just happenedFeb 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8](D-MA)Sponsor
35 cosponsors35 D
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2017
- Feb 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Feb 13, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 13, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House