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Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 26, 2019Government Operations and Politics
S. 2594

Veterans’ Preference Parity Act

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Veterans' Preference Parity Act

This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for certain veterans to qualify for a preference in the federal hiring process.

Specifically, an individual who is honorably discharged from active duty service is eligible for a veterans' preference, if the active duty service was performed for more than 180 total days (currently, consecutive days).

Additionally, a retired member of the Armed Forces is eligible for a veterans' preference, even if the retiree (1) is not a disabled veteran and (2) retired at or above the rank of major or its equivalent.

What just happenedFeb 13, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Feb 13, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.

  2. Feb 13, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Feb 13, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  4. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  5. Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  6. Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateFeb 13, 202025

Veterans' Preference Parity Act

This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for certain veterans to qualify for a preference in the federal hiring process.

Specifically, an individual who is honorably discharged from active duty service is eligible for a veterans' preference, if the active duty service was performed for more than 180 total days (currently, consecutive days).

Additionally, a retired member of the Armed Forces is eligible for a veterans' preference, even if the retiree (1) is not a disabled veteran and (2) retired at or above the rank of major or its equivalent.

Introduced in SenateSep 26, 2019

Veterans' Preference Parity Act

This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for certain veterans to qualify for a preference in the federal hiring process.

Specifically, an individual who is honorably discharged from active duty service is eligible for a veterans' preference, if the active duty service was performed for more than 180 total days (currently, consecutive days).

Additionally, a retired member of the Armed Forces is eligible for a veterans' preference, even if the retiree (1) is not a disabled veteran and (2) retired at or above the rank of major or its equivalent.

Veterans’ Preference Parity Act — Informed