Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 22, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2161
Retain Skilled Veterans Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 22, 2021)
Retain Skilled Veterans Act
This bill modifies the restriction related to the appointment of retired members of the Armed Forces to certain civil service positions in the Department of Defense. Under the bill, the 180-day waiting period before a retired member may be appointed to a position only applies to those positions in the excepted or competitive service classified at or above GS-14 of the General Schedule (or equivalent).
What just happenedJun 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
5 cosponsors1 D4 R
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- Introduced in SenateJun 22, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jun 22, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate