A resolution demanding the immediate reinstatement of all veteran Federal employees involuntarily removed or otherwise dismissed without cause since January 20, 2025.

United States119th CongressSRES-166Senate
Updated: Apr 9, 2025

Summary

This Senate resolution addresses the involuntary dismissal of numerous Federal employees, including thousands of veterans, since January 20, 2025. It highlights specific instances at the Department of Veterans Affairs where over 2,400 employees, including Veterans Crisis Line workers, were dismissed, and notes that at least 6,000 veterans have been dismissed across the Federal workforce due to mass terminations, with Congress and the public lacking transparency regarding the decision-making process or future plans. The resolution asserts that it is the sense of the Senate that any veteran Federal employee involuntarily removed or dismissed without cause since January 20, 2025, should be immediately reinstated. These employees are also to receive guaranteed full and timely back pay. Additionally, they should receive timely notice of their reinstatement and clear instructions for their position's future, ensuring proper communication and oversight from their respective chains of command.

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2528-2529: 4)

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