S.894: Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 23, 2021
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2021

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Bill Summary

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with health care occupations for employment with the VA during their separation from the Armed Forces. The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest. Referrals...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 7 statements associated with S.894.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Nov. 19, 2021
Presented to President.
Nov. 15, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 15, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov. 15, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 894.
Nov. 15, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6252-6253)
Nov. 15, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
July 26, 2021
Held at the desk.
July 26, 2021
Received in the House.
July 26, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 21, 2021

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

July 21, 2021

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5024; text: CR S5024)

June 24, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.
June 24, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment. Without written report.
May 26, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 26, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
April 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
March 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 23, 2021

Introduced in the Senate by Mike Braun (R-Ind.)

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