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H.R.5563: Honoring the Hiring of Heroes Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2014
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2014
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honoring the Hiring of Heroes Act - Directs the Secretaries of Labor and Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) jointly establish a program to award nonmonetary Employment Salute Awards to employers for veteran-friendly employment practices; and (2) establish criteria, in coordination with the Secretaries of Defense (DOD) and Commerce, for determining award recipients. Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) establish different categories of employers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 17, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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| Oct. 1, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) |