H.R.696: To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 24, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2017

Bill Cosponsors

98 (96 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

This bill declares that the memorandum titled "Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze" published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar memorandum, executive order, or other action by the President to prevent a department or agent of the federal government from filing vacant federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to the Department of Veterans...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with H.R.696.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Jan. 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan. 24, 2017

Introduced in the House by Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.)

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