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S.2594: Veterans’ Preference Parity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Feb. 13, 2020
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 26, 2019
Bill Summary
Veterans' Preference Parity Act This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for certain veterans to qualify for a preference in the federal hiring process. Specifically, an individual who is honorably discharged from active duty service is eligible for a veterans' preference, if the active duty service was performed for more than 180 total days (currently, consecutive days). Additionally, a retired member of the Armed Forces is eligible for a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
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| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with amendments. Without written report.
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| Jan. 29, 2020 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| Sept. 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Sept. 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) |