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To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the scope of procedural rights of members of the uniformed services with respect to their employment and reemployment rights, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2631| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2017
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)John Conyers (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 This bill amends the Uniformed Services Employment Rights Act of 1994 to: (1) consider procedural protections or provisions under such Act concerning employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services to be a right or benefit subject to the protection of such Act, and (2) make any agreement to arbitrate a claim under such provisions unenforceable unless all parties consent to arbitration after a complaint on the specific claim has been filed in court or with the Merit Systems Protection Board and all parties knowingly and voluntarily consent to have that particular claim subjected to arbitration. Consent shall not be considered voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of such provisions as a condition of future or continued employment, advancement in employment, or receipt of any right or benefit of employment.
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Timeline
May 24, 2017
Introduced in House
May 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 29, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • May 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • May 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 29, 2017
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-646: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.
Administrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsMerit Systems Protection BoardMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reserves

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the scope of procedural rights of members of the uniformed services with respect to their employment and reemployment rights, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2631| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2017
Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2017 This bill amends the Uniformed Services Employment Rights Act of 1994 to: (1) consider procedural protections or provisions under such Act concerning employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services to be a right or benefit subject to the protection of such Act, and (2) make any agreement to arbitrate a claim under such provisions unenforceable unless all parties consent to arbitration after a complaint on the specific claim has been filed in court or with the Merit Systems Protection Board and all parties knowingly and voluntarily consent to have that particular claim subjected to arbitration. Consent shall not be considered voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of such provisions as a condition of future or continued employment, advancement in employment, or receipt of any right or benefit of employment.
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Timeline
May 24, 2017
Introduced in House
May 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 29, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • May 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • May 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 29, 2017
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)John Conyers (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-646: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsMerit Systems Protection BoardMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reserves