Veterans’ Preference Parity Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 9, 2021)
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 happenedNov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 9, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Nov 9, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 9, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House