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Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act

USA117th CongressHR-2195| House 
| Updated: 5/4/2021
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (3)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act This bill updates employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services by making arbitration requirements unenforceable unless the parties consent to such arbitration in relation to employment or reemployment claims. The bill provides that consent is not voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of employment and reemployment rights as a condition of future or continued employment, advancement in employment, or receipt of any right or benefit of employment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8237
Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
May 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.
May 4, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8237
    Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • April 14, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 4, 2021
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.


  • May 4, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.


  • May 4, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Administrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsMerit Systems Protection BoardMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reserves

Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act

USA117th CongressHR-2195| House 
| Updated: 5/4/2021
Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act This bill updates employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services by making arbitration requirements unenforceable unless the parties consent to such arbitration in relation to employment or reemployment claims. The bill provides that consent is not voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of employment and reemployment rights 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8237
Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
May 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.
May 4, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8237
    Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • April 14, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 4, 2021
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.


  • May 4, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.


  • May 4, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (3)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • 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