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S. 894Became Law

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 30, 2021)

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with health care occupations for employment with the VA during their separation from the Armed Forces.

The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest. Referrals must not be made earlier than one year before the member's separation from the Armed Forces.

What just happenedNov 30, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-67.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN](R-IN)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 30, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-67.

  2. Nov 30, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-67.

  3. Nov 30, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 30, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 19, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 19, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 15, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Nov 15, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  9. Nov 15, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Nov 15, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 894.

  11. Nov 15, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6252-6253)

  12. Nov 15, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 26, 2021FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Jul 26, 2021FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jul 26, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Jul 21, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5024; text: CR S5024)

  17. Jul 21, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5024; text: CR S5024)

  18. Jun 24, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.

  19. Jun 24, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Jun 24, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. May 26, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Apr 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 30, 202149

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with health care occupations for employment with the VA during their separation from the Armed Forces.

The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest. Referrals must not be made earlier than one year before the member's separation from the Armed Forces.

Passed HouseNov 15, 202153

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with health care occupations for employment with the VA during their separation from the Armed Forces.

The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest. Referrals must not be made earlier than one year before the member's separation from the Armed Forces.

Passed SenateJul 21, 202155

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with health care occupations for employment with the VA during their separation from the Armed Forces.

The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest. Referrals must not be made earlier than one year before the member's separation from the Armed Forces.

Reported to SenateJun 24, 202125

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with health care occupations for employment with the VA during their separation from the Armed Forces.

The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest. Referrals must not be made earlier than one year before the member's separation from the Armed Forces.

Introduced in SenateMar 23, 2021

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify members of the Armed Forces in health care occupations who are separating from the Armed Forces.

The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest.

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021 — Informed