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H.R. 1222

Gold Star Fathers Act

Gold Star Fathers Act

Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5](D-CT)Sponsor
28 cosponsors17 D11 R
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Gold Star Fathers Act — Informed