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S.646: Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 15, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 15, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 15, 2017
Bill Summary
Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate an action for relief in a service member's employment or reemployment rights action with respect to: (1) a private or state employer, or (2) a state or private employer that is engaged in a pattern or practice to infringe upon such rights. The bill provides that: (1) a person may bring an action against a state, state...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 15, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |