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Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 12, 2022International Affairs
H.R. 8705

Veteran Recruitment Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 12, 2022)

Veteran Recruitment Act

This bill requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media to develop and implement plans to ensure that veterans receive priority hiring recruitment.  The bill also requires the State Department to align Foreign Service positions with military ranks and to expand outreach efforts in recruiting veterans for the Foreign Service.

What just happenedAug 12, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2](R-NM)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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  1. Aug 12, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. Aug 12, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  3. Aug 12, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  4. Aug 12, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Aug 12, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Veteran Recruitment Act — Informed