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Protect Veteran Jobs Act

USA119th CongressS-914| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2025
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes eligibility for reinstatement for veteran Federal employees who were involuntarily removed or dismissed without cause from a civil service position. This eligibility applies to dismissals occurring between January 20, 2025, and the date of the bill's enactment, allowing qualified veterans to return to their former positions or other suitable roles. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that Executive agencies submit regular reports to appropriate congressional committees. These reports, due every 90 days until January 20, 2029, must detail the total number of veteran employees removed or dismissed from the agency and specify the reason for each such removal or dismissal, ensuring transparency and oversight regarding veteran employment in the federal government.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1637
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1637
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Protect Veteran Jobs Act

USA119th CongressS-914| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2025
This bill establishes eligibility for reinstatement for veteran Federal employees who were involuntarily removed or dismissed without cause from a civil service position. This eligibility applies to dismissals occurring between January 20, 2025, and the date of the bill's enactment, allowing qualified veterans to return to their former positions or other suitable roles. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that Executive agencies submit regular reports to appropriate congressional committees. These reports, due every 90 days until January 20, 2029, must detail the total number of veteran employees removed or dismissed from the agency and specify the reason for each such removal or dismissal, ensuring transparency and oversight regarding veteran employment in the federal government.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1637
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1637
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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