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Veterans’ Preference Parity Act

USA117th CongressHR-5927| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (26)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Cliff Bentz (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • November 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Veterans’ Preference Parity Act

USA117th CongressHR-5927| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
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.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • November 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (26)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Cliff Bentz (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted