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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 Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
98 (96 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 24, 2017
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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) |